The Man on the Flying Trapeze
Synopsis
Popeye comes to ask Olive out, but finds she's gone off with the title character. Popeye goes to the circus (ringmaster Wimpy) looking for her, to find she's part of the act; an aerial battle ensues.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 15, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dave Fleischer
- Original Title
- The Man on the Flying Trapeze
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Fleischer Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dave Fleischer
Max Fleischer
Department Leadership Roster
Dave Fleischer
Director
Max Fleischer
Producer
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Popeye the Sailor (theatrical cartoons)
Popeye the Sailor Theatrical Shorts (Fleischer Studios)
This is a list of the 109 cartoons starring Popeye the Sailor, produced from 1933 to 1942 by Fleischer Studios for Paramount Pictures. During the course of production in 1941, Paramount assumed control of the Fleischer studio, removing founders Max and Dave Fleischer from control of the studio and renaming the organization Famous Studios by 1942. Popeye cartoons continued production under Famous Studios following 1942's Baby Wants a Bottleship. All cartoons are one-reel (6 to 10 minutes) and in black and white, except for the three Popeye Color Specials (Popeye the Sailor Meets Sindbad the Sailor from 1936, Popeye the Sailor Meets Ali Baba's Forty Thieves from 1937, and Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp from 1939), which are two-reels (20 minutes) long and in Technicolor.
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What is The Man on the Flying Trapeze about?
Popeye comes to ask Olive out, but finds she's gone off with the title character. Popeye goes to the circus (ringmaster Wimpy) looking for her, to find she's part of the act; an aerial battle ensues.
Who directed The Man on the Flying Trapeze?
The Man on the Flying Trapeze was directed by Dave Fleischer.
Who stars in The Man on the Flying Trapeze?
The principal cast of The Man on the Flying Trapeze includes William 'Billy' Costello, William Pennell, Mae Questel.
When was The Man on the Flying Trapeze released and how long is it?
The Man on the Flying Trapeze was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 7m.