

A Jolly Good Furlough
Synopsis
Popeye is doing a great job of sinking Japanese ships (complete with toilet-flush sound effect). A carrier pigeon brings him notice that he's been granted a month furlough, which he plans to spend with Olive and his nephews. But on arrival, he's run over by Olive, who immediately leaves him alone with his nephews, who are practicing home defense.
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April 23, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dan Gordon
- Screenplay & Story
- Joe Stultz
- Original Title
- A Jolly Good Furlough
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Famous Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dan Gordon
Joe Stultz
Department Leadership Roster
Dan Gordon
Director
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War: World War II
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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 A Jolly Good Furlough
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What is A Jolly Good Furlough about?
Popeye is doing a great job of sinking Japanese ships (complete with toilet-flush sound effect). A carrier pigeon brings him notice that he's been granted a month furlough, which he plans to spend with Olive and his nephews. But on arrival, he's run over by Olive, who immediately leaves him alone with his nephews, who are practicing home defense.
Who directed A Jolly Good Furlough?
A Jolly Good Furlough was directed by Dan Gordon.
Who stars in A Jolly Good Furlough?
The principal cast of A Jolly Good Furlough includes Margie Hines, Jack Mercer.
When was A Jolly Good Furlough released and how long is it?
A Jolly Good Furlough was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 7m.
