Frankie Doodle

Frankie Doodle
Author(s) Ben Batsford
Current status / schedule Completed
Launch date 1934
End date 1938
Syndicate(s) United Feature Syndicate

Frankie Doodle, originally called The Doodle Family, is an American comic strip that ran from 1934 to 1938. It was created by Ben Batsford.[1][2][3][4]

Frankie was the main character even when he lived with his family. However, they were all written out by 1935.[2] Frankie is pursued throughout the strips by Mr. Shady, a disreputable lawyer who is after the fortune to which he is heir, and Mrs. Krule, who runs an orphanage. He has two Chinese mentors: Ming Low, a cook, and Captain Ku, a secret agent. He often has adventures in Chinatown, the North Woods, and the Wild West. The strip ran in 87 newspapers.[4]

The strip was influenced by Little Orphan Annie[5] - Frankie even has curly red hair. Ben Batsford had previously worked on Little Annie Rooney, which was also influenced by Little Orphan Annie.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Goulart, Ron (1991). The Encyclopedia of American Comics: From 1897 to the Present. Reed Business Information, Inc. ISBN 9780816025824. OL 9411789M.
  2. 1 2 Markstein, Donald D. (2008). "Frankie Doodle". Don Markstein's Toonopedia. Archived from the original on March 6, 2015.
  3. ↑ Holtz, Allan (August 21, 2006). "Obscurity of the Day: Susie Sunshine". strippersguide.blogspot.com.
  4. 1 2 Variety Radio Directory, Volume 1. Variety. 1937. Frankie Doodle (daily) ... Ben Batsford ... 87 newspapers
  5. ↑ The American News Trade Journal, Volumes 21-23. American News Co., inc. 1939. Frankie might be likened to a hemale Orphan Annie.
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