Public Domain Super Heroes
Molly Moo-Cow

Real Name

Molly Moo-Cow

First Appearance

Picnic Panic (May 3, 1935)

Original Publisher

Van Beuren Studios

Created by

Burt Gillett and Tom Palmer

Origin[]

Molly Moo-Cow was the name of an animated character appearing in Rainbow Parade shorts produced by the Van Beuren Studios in the 1930s.

Molly is portrayed as friendly, helpful, and often musical, with a warm nature and readiness to assist others—whether it’s rescuing butterflies, helping ducks, or protecting a Native American baby. However, despite her good intentions, she isn’t all that bright and is prone to giving into her own mischievous impulses, which often causes trouble for other characters.

Public Domain Appearances[]

  • Picnic Panic (May 3, 1935)
  • The Hunting Season (August 19, 1935)
  • Molly Moo-Cow and the Butterflies (1935)
  • Molly Moo-Cow and the Indians (1935)
  • Molly Moo-Cow and Rip Van Winkle (1935)
  • Toonerville Trolley (January 17, 1936; cameo)
  • Molly Moo-Cow and Robinson Crusoe (February 28, 1936)

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