Wimpy is such a terrible helper that blacksmith Olive fires him. Both Popeye and Bluto see the help wanted sign; they compete for the position.


Is it worth your time? If you have about seven minutes to spare and want to watch Popeye and Bluto treat a blacksmith shop like a punching bag, absolutely. It’s perfect for anyone who likes their animation loud, fast, and entirely devoid of workplace safety regulations. If you’re looking for a plot that actually goes s...

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Dave Fleischer

Dave Fleischer
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"Is it worth your time? If you have about seven minutes to spare and want to watch Popeye and Bluto treat a blacksmith shop like a punching bag, absolutely. It’s perfect for anyone who likes their animation loud, fast, and entirely devoid of workplace safety regulations. If you’re looking for a plot that actually goes somewhere, well, keep walking. Wimpy starts the whole mess, which is honestly on brand. He’s such a disaster at being an assistant that Olive fires him on the spot. Watching him ge..."

Mae Questel
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