Popeye the Sailor : Theatrical Shorts (1933)
Synopsis
The theatrical run of Popeye the Sailor from 1933 to 1957 represents one of the most enduring and influential eras in American animation history. Spanning 231 shorts, this golden age of Popeye evolved across two distinct production studios: the boundary-pushing, gritty Fleischer Studios (1933–1942) and the more formulaic, brightly colored Famous Studios (1942–1957). Together, they transformed E.C. Segar’s comic strip character into a global cinematic icon, establishing formulas and animation techniques that altered the medium forever.
First Air Date: 1933-07-14
Last Air Date: 1933-07-14
Number of Seasons: 26
Number of Episodes: 1
Created By: E. C. Segar, Max Fleischer, Dave Fleischer
Top Cast
- William 'Billy' Costello as Popeye (voice) (uncredited)
- Mae Questel as Olive Oyl (voice)
- Bonnie Poe as Olive Oyl (voice)
- Gus Wicke as Bluto (voice)
- Jack Mercer as Popeye (voice)
- Margie Hines as Olive Oyl (voice)
- Pinto Colvig as Bluto (voice)
- Jackson Beck as Bluto (voice)
Seasons
Season 1 - 1933 (1933)
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Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Popeye the Sailor
Popeye and Bluto fight for the love of Olive Oyl in their debut short, featuring Betty Boop.
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