Shakespearian Spinach
Synopsis
Popeye has replaced Bluto in the Spinach Theatre's production of Romeo and Juliet (Olive, of course), much to Bluto's surprise and dismay. Bluto does what he can to sabotage the production, like cranking up the snow and wind machines, and eventually coming onstage, even though Olive wants no part of him.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 19, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dave Fleischer
- Screenplay & Story
- George Manuell
- Original Title
- Shakespearian Spinach
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6m
- Production Studios
- Fleischer Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dave Fleischer
George Manuell
Max Fleischer
Department Leadership Roster
Dave Fleischer
Director
Max Fleischer
Producer
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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 Shakespearian Spinach
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shakespearian Spinach about?
Popeye has replaced Bluto in the Spinach Theatre's production of Romeo and Juliet (Olive, of course), much to Bluto's surprise and dismay. Bluto does what he can to sabotage the production, like cranking up the snow and wind machines, and eventually coming onstage, even though Olive wants no part of him.
Who directed Shakespearian Spinach?
Shakespearian Spinach was directed by Dave Fleischer.
Who stars in Shakespearian Spinach?
The principal cast of Shakespearian Spinach includes Jack Mercer, Margie Hines, Pinto Colvig.
When was Shakespearian Spinach released and how long is it?
Shakespearian Spinach was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 6m.