Weight for Me
Synopsis
After six months at sea, Popeye and Brutus see that Olive has become overweight after eating too much out of feeling lonely. Popeye wants to help her get thinner while Brutus says she is fine like that. The sailor's attempts to make her exercise are thwarted by his rival each time, ending with both Olive and Popeye trapped in the exercise machines the latter had bought. But eating spinach turns the tables and allows Popeye to trim down his beloved's pounds by using his forearms as a reducing machine. Brutus then decides to follow their example.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gene Deitch
- Original Title
- Weight for Me
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gene Deitch
Al Brodax, William L. Snyder
Department Leadership Roster
Gene Deitch
Director
William L. Snyder
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Weight for Me
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What is Weight for Me about?
After six months at sea, Popeye and Brutus see that Olive has become overweight after eating too much out of feeling lonely. Popeye wants to help her get thinner while Brutus says she is fine like that. The sailor's attempts to make her exercise are thwarted by his rival each time, ending with both Olive and Popeye trapped in the exercise machines the latter had bought. But eating spinach turns the tables and allows Popeye to trim down his beloved's pounds by using his forearms as a reducing machine. Brutus then decides to follow their example.
Who directed Weight for Me?
Weight for Me was directed by Gene Deitch.
Who stars in Weight for Me?
The principal cast of Weight for Me includes Jason Beck, Jack Mercer, Mae Questel.
When was Weight for Me released and how long is it?
Weight for Me was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 6m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Weight for Me?
Weight for Me holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).