I Wanna Be a Life Guard
Synopsis
Popeye applies for a lifeguard job when he sees Olive in the pool, but Bluto also wants the job (and Olive). The manager, Wimpy, asks them to demonstrate their skills in a contest. Popeye does well, until Bluto demonstrates lifesaving and first aid on him.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 26, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dave Fleischer
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Watkins, Joe Stultz, Jack Ward
- Original Score
- Sammy Timberg
- Original Title
- I Wanna Be a Life Guard
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6m
- Production Studios
- Fleischer Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dave Fleischer
Edward Watkins, Joe Stultz, Jack Ward
Sammy Timberg
Max Fleischer
Department Leadership Roster
Dave Fleischer
Director
Max Fleischer
Producer
Edward Watkins
Writer
Joe Stultz
Writer
Sammy Timberg
Original Music Composer
Jack Ward
Writer
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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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Frequently Asked Questions About I Wanna Be a Life Guard
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What is I Wanna Be a Life Guard about?
Popeye applies for a lifeguard job when he sees Olive in the pool, but Bluto also wants the job (and Olive). The manager, Wimpy, asks them to demonstrate their skills in a contest. Popeye does well, until Bluto demonstrates lifesaving and first aid on him.
Who directed I Wanna Be a Life Guard?
I Wanna Be a Life Guard was directed by Dave Fleischer.
Who stars in I Wanna Be a Life Guard?
The principal cast of I Wanna Be a Life Guard includes Lou Fleischer, Jack Mercer, Mae Questel, Gus Wicke.
When was I Wanna Be a Life Guard released and how long is it?
I Wanna Be a Life Guard was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 6m.
Who composed the musical score for I Wanna Be a Life Guard?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Wanna Be a Life Guard was composed by Sammy Timberg.