Frank Beck (1893-1962) created the daily comic strip "Gas Buggies," later called "Hem and Amy (1922-40)," then "Bo" (1940-56) about a dog. He drew a Sunday-panel called "Down the Road" (1920-36) and another called "All in a Lifetime." His influences show clearly in "Gas Buggies;" H. T. Webster, Clare Briggs, and J. R. Williams. Jimmy Hatlo (1897-1963) the sports cartoonist who created "They'll Do It Every Time in 1929" owes a lot to Frank Beck.
(Top cartoon 30 Nov 1936 McClure Syndicate)
April 1928
8 May 1928
You've no doubt seen the Gas Buggies serial from 1926-1927 where Hem and Amy are trying to figure out how to make a million off a compressed air car. Why was he so fascinated about this topic? Do you know someone who is a Frank Beck expert that could answer this question for me?
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Hi Scott.... I am Frank Beck's granddaughter Tracey Ryan. He just loved cars. He had a lot of style and a terrific sense of humor>> I am on Facebook....Tracey Read-Ryan. My email is: traceygryan@hotmail.com
DeleteI have 14 original type written letters full of cartoon in the margins. The letters date from 1917 and were written to my maternal grandmother.
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Anybody want to buy them?
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HI. I found them. Al
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