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Silly Hillbilly

Synopsis

Popeye's traveling department store comes to hillbilly country. He gets upset as Bluto, mistaking a radiator for an accordion, cuckoo clocks for a shooting gallery, and a girdle for a hammock, does violence to his store. But Olive arrives, looking for a makeover, and that distracts Popeye a while. Bluto sees the "new" Olive and gets jealous, and the feud is on.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

September 9, 1949

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Izzy Sparber
Screenplay & Story
Isadore Klein
Original Score
Winston Sharples
Original Title
Silly Hillbilly
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
6m
Production Studios
Famous Studios

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Izzy Sparber

Screenplay & Story

Isadore Klein

Original Score & Music

Winston Sharples

Department Leadership Roster

Izzy Sparber

Izzy Sparber

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Silly Hillbilly.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Silly Hillbilly

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Silly Hillbilly about?

Popeye's traveling department store comes to hillbilly country. He gets upset as Bluto, mistaking a radiator for an accordion, cuckoo clocks for a shooting gallery, and a girdle for a hammock, does violence to his store. But Olive arrives, looking for a makeover, and that distracts Popeye a while. Bluto sees the "new" Olive and gets jealous, and the feud is on.

Who directed Silly Hillbilly?

Silly Hillbilly was directed by Izzy Sparber.

Who stars in Silly Hillbilly?

The principal cast of Silly Hillbilly includes Jack Mercer, Mae Questel, Jackson Beck.

When was Silly Hillbilly released and how long is it?

Silly Hillbilly was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 6m.

Who composed the musical score for Silly Hillbilly?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Silly Hillbilly was composed by Winston Sharples.