Popeye Makes a Movie
Synopsis
Popeye and Olive prepare to make a movie while his nephews watch. The movie is a significant portion of Popeye the Sailor Meets Ali Baba's Forty Thieves, which makes up over 80% of this release (beginning with Popeye, Olive, and Wimpy suffering in the desert), and despite admonitions, the nephews get involved a couple times, most notably tossing Popeye his can of spinach.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 11, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Seymour Kneitel, Dave Fleischer
- Screenplay & Story
- Isadore Klein
- Original Score
- Winston Sharples
- Original Title
- Popeye Makes a Movie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Studios
- Famous Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Seymour Kneitel, Dave Fleischer
Isadore Klein
Winston Sharples
Department Leadership Roster
Seymour Kneitel
Director
Dave Fleischer
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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Frequently Asked Questions About Popeye Makes a Movie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Popeye Makes a Movie about?
Popeye and Olive prepare to make a movie while his nephews watch. The movie is a significant portion of Popeye the Sailor Meets Ali Baba's Forty Thieves, which makes up over 80% of this release (beginning with Popeye, Olive, and Wimpy suffering in the desert), and despite admonitions, the nephews get involved a couple times, most notably tossing Popeye his can of spinach.
Who directed Popeye Makes a Movie?
Popeye Makes a Movie was directed by Seymour Kneitel, Dave Fleischer.
Who stars in Popeye Makes a Movie?
The principal cast of Popeye Makes a Movie includes Jack Mercer, Mae Questel, Jackson Beck, Sid Raymond.
When was Popeye Makes a Movie released and how long is it?
Popeye Makes a Movie was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Popeye Makes a Movie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Popeye Makes a Movie was composed by Winston Sharples.