It was a color film , using a two - color process .
Beauty and the Beast ( released in April 1934 ) was the first Merrie Melodies animated short film directed by Freleng .
Beauty and the Beast was a Beauty and the Beast   , using a two - color process .
Beauty and the Beast ( released in April 1934 ) was the first Merrie Melodies animated short film directed by Freleng .