Popeye takes Olive to a stage show of a hypnotist (Bluto), who also levitates objects. While he's doing this, Popeye makes him lose his concentration, so in retaliation, the hypnotist pulls Olive on stage and turns her into a chicken.
Is it worth your time? If you have seven minutes and a soft spot for 1930s animation that makes zero logical sense, absolutely. It’s perfect for people who like their cartoons punchy and slightly mean-spirited. If you’re looking for a coherent narrative or a gentle bedtime story, look elsewhere. This thing moves at the...
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Dave Fleischer
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"Is it worth your time? If you have seven minutes and a soft spot for 1930s animation that makes zero logical sense, absolutely. It’s perfect for people who like their cartoons punchy and slightly mean-spirited. If you’re looking for a coherent narrative or a gentle bedtime story, look elsewhere. This thing moves at the speed of a panic attack. The whole premise is basically Bluto being a jerk on stage. He’s a hypnotist, which is just an excuse for the animators to turn people into farm animals...."
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