Popeye and his man mountain rival in this one have rival spots on a midway and each boasts of his superiority to draw the crowd from the other. The rival makes off with Popeye's girl and the usual chase takes place on a roller coaster.
Izzy Sparber, Dave Fleischer
United States
Is it worth your time? If you have seven minutes and a soft spot for Fleischer Studio’s weird, jittery brand of animation, then absolutely. It’s perfect for people who like their cartoons slightly unhinged. If you hate rubber-hose limbs or Popeye’s mumble-talk, you’re gonna have a bad time. 🎡 The whole thing feels li...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Dave Fleischer
Lloyd Ingraham
Community
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"Is it worth your time? If you have seven minutes and a soft spot for Fleischer Studio’s weird, jittery brand of animation, then absolutely. It’s perfect for people who like their cartoons slightly unhinged. If you hate rubber-hose limbs or Popeye’s mumble-talk, you’re gonna have a bad time. 🎡 The whole thing feels like a fever dream of mid-30s carnival vibes. Popeye and his rival—a guy who is basically just a giant, sentient mountain of muscle—are shouting over each other to lure customers in...."
