

Rocket to Mars
Synopsis
Popeye and Olive are touring a museum when they accidentally launch a rocketship to Mars. Olive escapes, but Popeye gets to Mars, where he is attacked (by a group led by Bluto) that was preparing to invade Earth. Fortunately, Popeye has a can of spinach handy, so he can save the Earth (turning most of the Martian war apparatus into amusement park rides).
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August 9, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Tytla
- Screenplay & Story
- Otto Messmer, Bill Turner
- Original Score
- Winston Sharples
- Original Title
- Rocket to Mars
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Famous Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Tytla
Otto Messmer, Bill Turner
Winston Sharples
Seymour Kneitel, Bill Tytla, Izzy Sparber
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Tytla
Director
Seymour Kneitel
Producer
Winston Sharples
Original Music Composer
Bill Tytla
Producer
Izzy Sparber
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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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 Rocket to Mars
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rocket to Mars about?
Popeye and Olive are touring a museum when they accidentally launch a rocketship to Mars. Olive escapes, but Popeye gets to Mars, where he is attacked (by a group led by Bluto) that was preparing to invade Earth. Fortunately, Popeye has a can of spinach handy, so he can save the Earth (turning most of the Martian war apparatus into amusement park rides).
Who directed Rocket to Mars?
Rocket to Mars was directed by Bill Tytla.
Who stars in Rocket to Mars?
The principal cast of Rocket to Mars includes Jack Mercer, Floyd Buckley, Mae Questel, Jackson Beck.
When was Rocket to Mars released and how long is it?
Rocket to Mars was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Rocket to Mars?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rocket to Mars was composed by Winston Sharples.



















