Jitterbug Jive
Synopsis
Olive has invited the boys over, but finds Popeye old-fashioned compared to the zoot-suited Bluto. Popeye wants to dance a waltz, pull taffy, play pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey and croquet, and bob for apples, but Olive turns up her nose at all these as Bluto sabotages them. Finally, Bluto pours quick-drying cement in the apple water and drives off with Olive. Popeye, encased in cement, rolls downhill into a vegetable shop, right next to a bin of spinach. Good thing, because Bluto's getting fresh in a very old-fashioned way. A zoot-suited Popeye stops him, and gets the girl.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 23, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Tytla
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Mercer, Carl Meyer
- Original Score
- Winston Sharples
- Original Title
- Jitterbug Jive
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6m
- Production Studios
- Famous Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Tytla
Jack Mercer, Carl Meyer
Winston Sharples
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Tytla
Director
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Popeye the Sailor (theatrical cartoons)
Popeye the Sailor Theatrical Shorts (Famous Studios)
This is a list of the 122 cartoons starring Popeye the Sailor and produced by Paramount Pictures' Famous Studios (later known as Paramount Cartoon Studios) from 1942 to 1957. These cartoons were produced after Paramount took ownership of Fleischer Studios, which originated the Popeye cartoon series in 1933.
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What is Jitterbug Jive about?
Olive has invited the boys over, but finds Popeye old-fashioned compared to the zoot-suited Bluto. Popeye wants to dance a waltz, pull taffy, play pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey and croquet, and bob for apples, but Olive turns up her nose at all these as Bluto sabotages them. Finally, Bluto pours quick-drying cement in the apple water and drives off with Olive. Popeye, encased in cement, rolls downhill into a vegetable shop, right next to a bin of spinach. Good thing, because Bluto's getting fresh in a very old-fashioned way. A zoot-suited Popeye stops him, and gets the girl.
Who directed Jitterbug Jive?
Jitterbug Jive was directed by Bill Tytla.
Who stars in Jitterbug Jive?
The principal cast of Jitterbug Jive includes Jack Mercer, Mae Questel, Jackson Beck.
When was Jitterbug Jive released and how long is it?
Jitterbug Jive was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Jitterbug Jive?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jitterbug Jive was composed by Winston Sharples.