Tops in the Big Top
Synopsis
Bluto is the ringmaster; Popeye is the star attraction. Bluto covets Popeye's assistant Olive. Popeye sticks his head in a lion's mouth, but Bluto has put a steak on Popeye's head. When he gets out of that, he does his high wire act: carrying a piano, and Olive, blindfolded. Bluto sabotages this with a banana peel and tosses Popeye to the monkey cage, while he has his way with Olive - until Popeye eats his spinach.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 15, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Izzy Sparber
- Screenplay & Story
- Joe Stultz, Carl Meyer
- Original Score
- Winston Sharples
- Original Title
- Tops in the Big Top
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6m
- Production Studios
- Famous Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Izzy Sparber
Joe Stultz, Carl Meyer
Winston Sharples
Department Leadership Roster
Izzy Sparber
Director
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What is Tops in the Big Top about?
Bluto is the ringmaster; Popeye is the star attraction. Bluto covets Popeye's assistant Olive. Popeye sticks his head in a lion's mouth, but Bluto has put a steak on Popeye's head. When he gets out of that, he does his high wire act: carrying a piano, and Olive, blindfolded. Bluto sabotages this with a banana peel and tosses Popeye to the monkey cage, while he has his way with Olive - until Popeye eats his spinach.
Who directed Tops in the Big Top?
Tops in the Big Top was directed by Izzy Sparber.
Who stars in Tops in the Big Top?
The principal cast of Tops in the Big Top includes Jackson Beck, Jack Mercer, Mae Questel.
When was Tops in the Big Top released and how long is it?
Tops in the Big Top was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Tops in the Big Top?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tops in the Big Top was composed by Winston Sharples.