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Does the piano theme for Dishonest John in the old “ Beany and Cecil” cartoons have a name?

Question #151208. Asked by tjoebigham.
Last updated Jul 08 2024.
Originally posted Jun 06 2024 1:49 PM.

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It looks like it does! It is called "Mysterioso Pizzicato" and is also known as "The Villain's Theme." The tune was created around 1914 and was often used in silent picture-era films to let viewers know who the bad guy was!

link https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/WesternAnimation/BeanyAndCecil
link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mysterioso_Pizzicato
Response last updated by BigTriviaDawg on Jun 06 2024.
Jun 06 2024, 9:04 PM
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