The Challenge (Inkwell Studios, 1922) with Koko the Clown

Here is a relatively early entry in Max Fleischer's independently produced Out of the Inkwell series, made after Max had jumped ship from the Bray Studios in 1921. The clown character would later come to be known as Koko.
The SD reference copy seen here comes from a rare tinted 16mm Kodascope Libraries print, struck in the late 1920s from a 35mm negative. 16mm print and reference copy courtesy of the Stathes Collection.
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Wow- that's a great one, Tommy- thanks for posting!