Popeye Meets the Man Who Hated Laughter
Synopsis
Popeye, Olive Oyl and more King Features Syndicate comic strip characters are invited on a cruise hosted by Professor Grimsby, a mad scientist who wants to eliminate laughter from the world. When the ship is held hostage on his island lair, it's up to the much more action-inclined Mandrake the Magician, Steve Canyon, and Flash Gordon (among others) to save the funnymakers from their eternal inprisonment.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 7, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Zander
- Screenplay & Story
- Lou Silverstone, E. C. Segar, Chic Young, Mort Walker, Milton Caniff, Fred Lasswell Jr., Lee Falk, Dik Browne, Bud Blake, Ted Shearer, Oscar E. Soglow, Hal Foster
- Original Score
- Elliot Chiprut
- Original Title
- Popeye Meets the Man Who Hated Laughter
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- King Features Syndicate
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Zander
Lou Silverstone, E. C. Segar, Chic Young, Mort Walker, Milton Caniff, Fred Lasswell Jr., Lee Falk, Dik Browne, Bud Blake, Ted Shearer, Oscar E. Soglow, Hal Foster
Elliot Chiprut
Hal Seeger, Abe Goodman
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Zander
Director
Hal Seeger
Producer
Lou Silverstone
Writer
Wayne Becker
Production Design
Elliot Chiprut
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Popeye Meets the Man Who Hated Laughter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Popeye Meets the Man Who Hated Laughter about?
Popeye, Olive Oyl and more King Features Syndicate comic strip characters are invited on a cruise hosted by Professor Grimsby, a mad scientist who wants to eliminate laughter from the world. When the ship is held hostage on his island lair, it's up to the much more action-inclined Mandrake the Magician, Steve Canyon, and Flash Gordon (among others) to save the funnymakers from their eternal inprisonment.
Who directed Popeye Meets the Man Who Hated Laughter?
Popeye Meets the Man Who Hated Laughter was directed by Jack Zander.
Who stars in Popeye Meets the Man Who Hated Laughter?
The principal cast of Popeye Meets the Man Who Hated Laughter includes Bob McFadden, Corinne Orr, Jack Mercer.
When was Popeye Meets the Man Who Hated Laughter released and how long is it?
Popeye Meets the Man Who Hated Laughter was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Popeye Meets the Man Who Hated Laughter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Popeye Meets the Man Who Hated Laughter was composed by Elliot Chiprut.
Is Popeye Meets the Man Who Hated Laughter based on a book or true story?
Popeye Meets the Man Who Hated Laughter is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "E. C. Segar", Characters: "Chic Young", Characters: "Mort Walker", Characters: "Milton Caniff", Characters: "Fred Lasswell Jr.", Characters: "Lee Falk", Characters: "Dik Browne", Characters: "Bud Blake", Characters: "Ted Shearer", Characters: "Oscar E. Soglow", Characters: "Hal Foster".