Ancient Fistory
Synopsis
It's the middle ages (sort of); Popeye is working in Bluto's Beanery. Bluto is going to the ball where Princess Olive will choose her mate. Popeye's fairy godpappy appears and it's a reverse Cinderella story, with a car created from a can of spinach.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 30, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Seymour Kneitel
- Screenplay & Story
- Irv Spector
- Original Score
- Winston Sharples
- Original Title
- Ancient Fistory
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Famous Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Seymour Kneitel
Irv Spector
Winston Sharples
Seymour Kneitel, Izzy Sparber
Department Leadership Roster
Seymour Kneitel
Director
Seymour Kneitel
Producer
Izzy Sparber
Producer
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Popeye the Sailor Theatrical Shorts (Famous Studios)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ancient Fistory
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What is Ancient Fistory about?
It's the middle ages (sort of); Popeye is working in Bluto's Beanery. Bluto is going to the ball where Princess Olive will choose her mate. Popeye's fairy godpappy appears and it's a reverse Cinderella story, with a car created from a can of spinach.
Who directed Ancient Fistory?
Ancient Fistory was directed by Seymour Kneitel.
Who stars in Ancient Fistory?
The principal cast of Ancient Fistory includes Jack Mercer, Jackson Beck, Mae Questel.
When was Ancient Fistory released and how long is it?
Ancient Fistory was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Ancient Fistory?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ancient Fistory was composed by Winston Sharples.