A Balmy Swami
Synopsis
Popeye and Olive are taking in a variety show. Popeye enjoys the juggling seal very much, but he's followed by magician/hypnotist Bluto. Bluto spots Olive in her luxury box and immediate makes plans. First, he humiliates Popeye with a series of magic tricks. Next, he hypnotizes Olive, but while she's walking toward Bluto in a trance, Popeye points her the other way and goes after Bluto himself. Meanwhile, Olive has walked out the stage door and onto a construction site, and the boys race to save her. Popeye's efforts are hampered by Bluto's magic, like the instant brick wall he builds. Bluto awakens her, and she attacks him and then panics. Popeye throws her a hook to save her; it does, but it crashes through a window, bringing a piano (!) out with it. The piano crashes on the building, and Olive is catapulted by the strings to a distant platform. Another race to save her. As Popeye is trapped in a plummeting elevator, he breaks out the spinach.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 22, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Izzy Sparber
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Mercer, Carl Meyer
- Original Score
- Winston Sharples
- Original Title
- A Balmy Swami
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Famous Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Izzy Sparber
Jack Mercer, Carl Meyer
Winston Sharples
Izzy Sparber, Seymour Kneitel
Department Leadership Roster
Izzy Sparber
Director
Winston Sharples
Original Music Composer
Izzy Sparber
Producer
Seymour Kneitel
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Balmy Swami
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What is A Balmy Swami about?
Popeye and Olive are taking in a variety show. Popeye enjoys the juggling seal very much, but he's followed by magician/hypnotist Bluto. Bluto spots Olive in her luxury box and immediate makes plans. First, he humiliates Popeye with a series of magic tricks. Next, he hypnotizes Olive, but while she's walking toward Bluto in a trance, Popeye points her the other way and goes after Bluto himself. Meanwhile, Olive has walked out the stage door and onto a construction site, and the boys race to save her. Popeye's efforts are hampered by Bluto's magic, like the instant brick wall he builds. Bluto awakens her, and she attacks him and then panics. Popeye throws her a hook to save her; it does, but it crashes through a window, bringing a piano (!) out with it. The piano crashes on the building, and Olive is catapulted by the strings to a distant platform. Another race to save her. As Popeye is trapped in a plummeting elevator, he breaks out the spinach.
Who directed A Balmy Swami?
A Balmy Swami was directed by Izzy Sparber.
Who stars in A Balmy Swami?
The principal cast of A Balmy Swami includes Jackson Beck, Jack Mercer, Mae Questel.
When was A Balmy Swami released and how long is it?
A Balmy Swami was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 7m.
Who composed the musical score for A Balmy Swami?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Balmy Swami was composed by Winston Sharples.