The Spinach Overture
Synopsis
Popeye's ensemble is rehearsing the opening of the Poet and Peasant Overture (with interpolations of the Popeye theme and "I've Been Working on the Railroad"). Maestro Bluto drops in from next door to conduct and play violin and show Popeye up. Popeye plays horribly until he unlocks the previously unexplored artistic benefits of spinach.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 7, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dave Fleischer
- Original Title
- The Spinach Overture
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
- 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 Spinach Overture about?
Popeye's ensemble is rehearsing the opening of the Poet and Peasant Overture (with interpolations of the Popeye theme and "I've Been Working on the Railroad"). Maestro Bluto drops in from next door to conduct and play violin and show Popeye up. Popeye plays horribly until he unlocks the previously unexplored artistic benefits of spinach.
Who directed The Spinach Overture?
The Spinach Overture was directed by Dave Fleischer.
Who stars in The Spinach Overture?
The principal cast of The Spinach Overture includes Jack Mercer, Mae Questel, Gus Wicke.
When was The Spinach Overture released and how long is it?
The Spinach Overture was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 8m.