Truth be told, I might not know much of 1930s culture if not for these early Looney Tunes cartoons. Frank Tashlin's "Porky at the Crocadero" is a case in point. Yes, it is true that Porky Pig commits the politically incorrect crime of making himself look like an African-American person (in this case Cab Calloway). But as is the case with at least most of the cartoons with offensive depictions of non-white people, the creators intended no hostility towards the individuals portrayed; in fact, it looks as though the cartoon celebrates African-American culture. Actually, I already knew about Cab Calloway thanks to "The Blues Brothers", but this gives one a sense of his career back in the '30s.
So, I recommend the cartoon. Available on YouTube.
So, I recommend the cartoon. Available on YouTube.