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6.8 / 10(12 votes)IMDb19546mUnited States of America

Fright to the Finish

Synopsis

At Halloween, Olive Oyl is reading ghost stories to Popeye and Bluto. Popeye scoffs. Bluto decides to take advantage of this by pretending to go home, then staging various pranks.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

August 27, 1954

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Seymour Kneitel
Screenplay & Story
Jack Mercer
Original Score
Winston Sharples
Original Title
Fright to the Finish
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
6m
Production Studios
Famous Studios

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Seymour Kneitel

Screenplay & Story

Jack Mercer

Original Score & Music

Winston Sharples

Producers

Izzy Sparber, Dave Tendlar, Seymour Kneitel

Department Leadership Roster

Seymour Kneitel

Seymour Kneitel

Director

Izzy Sparber

Izzy Sparber

Producer

Dave Tendlar

Producer

Seymour Kneitel

Seymour Kneitel

Producer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Fright to the Finish.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fright to the Finish

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Fright to the Finish about?

At Halloween, Olive Oyl is reading ghost stories to Popeye and Bluto. Popeye scoffs. Bluto decides to take advantage of this by pretending to go home, then staging various pranks.

Who directed Fright to the Finish?

Fright to the Finish was directed by Seymour Kneitel.

Who stars in Fright to the Finish?

The principal cast of Fright to the Finish includes Jack Mercer, Mae Questel, Jackson Beck.

When was Fright to the Finish released and how long is it?

Fright to the Finish was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 6m.

Who composed the musical score for Fright to the Finish?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Fright to the Finish was composed by Winston Sharples.