Pilgrim Popeye
Synopsis
Popeye's been feeding a turkey in his backyard; it's Thanksgiving day, and his (3) nephews are all set to turn the turkey into the main course. But Popeye can't bring himself to do the deed, so he tells them a story about the time he was a pilgrim and a turkey saved his life. Popeye is hunting the turkey, which keeps outsmarting him; he finally corners the bird, which gives him a sob story about being too scrawny to eat. Popeye gives him some spinach, but before the bird can eat it, Popeye is captured by Indians. They tie him to a stake. The turkey, watching, remembers the spinach, which turns the turkey into an eagle. He swoops down, carries off the first batch of Indians and throws them into a mountain; he turns another batch into a totem pole. Popeye finishes his story and sees the boys missing; dinner time! They prepare to serve the turkey his big plate of spinach.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 12, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Izzy Sparber
- Screenplay & Story
- Carl Meyer, Jack Mercer
- Original Score
- Winston Sharples
- Original Title
- Pilgrim Popeye
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Famous Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Izzy Sparber
Carl Meyer, Jack Mercer
Winston Sharples
Department Leadership Roster
Izzy Sparber
Director
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What is Pilgrim Popeye about?
Popeye's been feeding a turkey in his backyard; it's Thanksgiving day, and his (3) nephews are all set to turn the turkey into the main course. But Popeye can't bring himself to do the deed, so he tells them a story about the time he was a pilgrim and a turkey saved his life. Popeye is hunting the turkey, which keeps outsmarting him; he finally corners the bird, which gives him a sob story about being too scrawny to eat. Popeye gives him some spinach, but before the bird can eat it, Popeye is captured by Indians. They tie him to a stake. The turkey, watching, remembers the spinach, which turns the turkey into an eagle. He swoops down, carries off the first batch of Indians and throws them into a mountain; he turns another batch into a totem pole. Popeye finishes his story and sees the boys missing; dinner time! They prepare to serve the turkey his big plate of spinach.
Who directed Pilgrim Popeye?
Pilgrim Popeye was directed by Izzy Sparber.
Who stars in Pilgrim Popeye?
The principal cast of Pilgrim Popeye includes Jack Mercer.
When was Pilgrim Popeye released and how long is it?
Pilgrim Popeye was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Pilgrim Popeye?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pilgrim Popeye was composed by Winston Sharples.