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Short animated comedy

Cartoons Ain’t Human (1943): Cast

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Cartoons Ain’t Human is a 1943 short animated comedy directed by Seymour Kneitel, starring Jack Mercer as Popeye / Nephews / Villain (voice) (uncredited) and Margie Hines. It runs 7 minutes.

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Cartoons Ain’t Human (1943) movie poster
Released
Runtime
7 min
Director
Seymour Kneitel
Genres
Animation , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Cartoons Ain’t Human About?

The premise of Cartoons Ain’t Human without spoilers.

After deciding to create his own short film, Popeye sits down at the drawing board and assembles a cartoon that he later screens for Olive and his nephews. The piece is a classic damsel‑in‑distress sketch, starring Popeye and Olive as the leads, and features live musical accompaniment and sound effects performed by Popeye himself, adding a playful, self‑referential charm.

Cartoons Ain’t Human Themes & Keywords

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  • popeye the sailor character
  • olive oyl character
  • cartooning
  • cartoonist
  • homemade
  • projector
  • screen
  • cartoon cow
  • sound effects man
  • one man band
  • sound effects
  • melodrama spoof
+38 more
  • film within a film
  • nephew
  • villain
  • sandwich board
  • stick figure
  • cartoon horse
  • ice block
  • escape
  • chase
  • pogo stick
  • turtle
  • alligator
  • horse
  • hound
  • dog
  • tied to railroad tracks
  • train
  • bull
  • train tunnel
  • jeep
  • film projector
  • kangaroo
  • can of spinach
  • rescue
  • reference to gypsy rose lee
  • censorship
  • censor
  • animator
  • piano
  • mustache twirling villain
  • woman tied up
  • abduction
  • kidnapping a woman
  • self referential
  • uncle nephew relationship
  • male female relationship
  • love
  • breaking the fourth wall
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Cast & crew

Cartoons Ain’t Human Cast & Characters

Jack Mercer leads the cast as Popeye / Nephews / Villain (voice) (uncredited), with Margie Hines as Olive Oyl (voice) (uncredited). Directed by Seymour Kneitel.

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Cartoons Ain’t Human Also Known As

Also known as “Ils ne sont pas humains ces dessins-là”.

Also known as
  • Ils ne sont pas humains ces dessins-là

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FAQ

Cartoons Ain’t Human FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Cartoons Ain’t Human, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Cartoons Ain’t Human?

Cartoons Ain’t Human runs 7 minutes.

When was Cartoons Ain’t Human released?

Cartoons Ain’t Human was released on September 3, 1943.

Who directed Cartoons Ain’t Human?

Cartoons Ain’t Human was directed by Seymour Kneitel.

More films by Seymour Kneitel

Who is in the cast of Cartoons Ain’t Human?

Cartoons Ain’t Human stars Jack Mercer as Popeye / Nephews / Villain (voice) (uncredited) and Margie Hines as Olive Oyl (voice) (uncredited).

Does Cartoons Ain’t Human have a post-credit scene?

No. Cartoons Ain’t Human has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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