

Popeye and the Pirates
Synopsis
Popeye is taking Olive on a boat ride when she spots a pirate ship. They are soon captured, and Popeye has to rescue Olive from the (initially charming) pirate captain. He tries tricks, like dressing in drag, but until the spinach, no luck. Fortunately, a passing swordfish reading a Popeye comic book recognizes him and feeds him the spinach on the comic cover.
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September 12, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Seymour Kneitel
- Screenplay & Story
- Isadore Klein, Jack Ward
- Original Score
- Winston Sharples
- Original Title
- Popeye and the Pirates
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Famous Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Seymour Kneitel
Isadore Klein, Jack Ward
Winston Sharples
Department Leadership Roster
Seymour Kneitel
Director
Winston Sharples
Original Music Composer
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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 and the Pirates
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Popeye and the Pirates about?
Popeye is taking Olive on a boat ride when she spots a pirate ship. They are soon captured, and Popeye has to rescue Olive from the (initially charming) pirate captain. He tries tricks, like dressing in drag, but until the spinach, no luck. Fortunately, a passing swordfish reading a Popeye comic book recognizes him and feeds him the spinach on the comic cover.
Who directed Popeye and the Pirates?
Popeye and the Pirates was directed by Seymour Kneitel.
Who stars in Popeye and the Pirates?
The principal cast of Popeye and the Pirates includes Jack Mercer, Mae Questel, Jackson Beck.
When was Popeye and the Pirates released and how long is it?
Popeye and the Pirates was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Popeye and the Pirates?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Popeye and the Pirates was composed by Winston Sharples.



















