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A Wolf in Sheik’s Clothing (1948): Cast

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A Wolf in Sheik’s Clothing is a 1948 short animated film directed by Izzy Sparber, starring Jack Mercer as Popeye (voice) (uncredited), Jackson Beck and Mae Questel. It runs 7 minutes.

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A Wolf in Sheik’s Clothing (1948) movie poster
Released
Runtime
7 min
Director
Izzy Sparber
Genre
Animation
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Wolf in Sheik’s Clothing About?

The premise of A Wolf in Sheik’s Clothing without spoilers.

Popeye and Olive ride a camel in the Arabian desert, stopping to water it. Olive jokes about kissing a sheik; a Bluto‑looking sheik hears her, whisks her to his tent and woos her. Popeye finds her gone, chases, but his camel breaks down. The sheik wraps Popeye and cannon-fires him toward sphinx; a hidden can of spinach saves him, and he rescues Olive.

A Wolf in Sheik’s Clothing Themes & Keywords

· 15 tags
  • magical carpet
  • popeye the sailor character
  • olive oyl character
  • sheik
  • camel
  • kissing booth
  • sphinx
  • mummy
  • desert
  • human cannonball
  • snake charmer
  • dog sled
+3 more
  • arabian
  • self referential
  • sword
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Cast & crew

A Wolf in Sheik’s Clothing Cast & Characters

Jack Mercer leads the cast as Popeye (voice) (uncredited), with Jackson Beck as Sheik (voice) (uncredited) and Mae Questel as Olive Oyl (voice) (uncredited). Directed by Izzy Sparber.

From the director

More from Izzy Sparber

More films directed by Izzy Sparber: Chew Chew Baby, Hooky Spooky, Patriotic Popeye and The Crystal Brawl.

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A Wolf in Sheik’s Clothing Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Le Cheik rembarré” and “Braccio di Ferro nel deserto”.

Also known as
  • Le Cheik rembarré
  • Braccio di Ferro nel deserto

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A Wolf in Sheik’s Clothing FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Wolf in Sheik’s Clothing, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Wolf in Sheik’s Clothing?

A Wolf in Sheik’s Clothing runs 7 minutes.

When was A Wolf in Sheik’s Clothing released?

A Wolf in Sheik’s Clothing was released on July 30, 1948.

Who directed A Wolf in Sheik’s Clothing?

A Wolf in Sheik’s Clothing was directed by Izzy Sparber.

More films by Izzy Sparber

Who is in the cast of A Wolf in Sheik’s Clothing?

A Wolf in Sheik’s Clothing stars Jack Mercer as Popeye (voice) (uncredited), Jackson Beck as Sheik (voice) (uncredited) and Mae Questel as Olive Oyl (voice) (uncredited).

Does A Wolf in Sheik’s Clothing have a post-credit scene?

No. A Wolf in Sheik’s Clothing has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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