For Better or Worser (1935): Cast
For Better or Worser is a 1935 short animated comedy directed by Dave Fleischer, starring William 'Billy' Costello as Popeye, Gus Wicke and Mae Questel. It runs 7 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 7 min
- Director
- Dave Fleischer
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Fleischer Studios
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is For Better or Worser About?
The premise of For Better or Worser without spoilers.
Popeye’s kitchen mishaps prompt him to search for a wife, so he visits a matrimonial agency where both he and rival Bluto choose Olive. Predictably, the two men settle the rivalry with a brawl. After the fight, Bluto and Olive head to Justice of the Peace Wimpy to marry, while Popeye finds himself temporarily detained.
For Better or Worser Themes & Keywords
· 41 tags- popeye the sailor character
- olive oyl character
- bluto character
- surrealism
- apartment
- singing
- theme song
- stove
- cooking
- bachelor
- matrimonial agency
- bride
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- eyelashes
- romantic rival
- cement
- eating a hamburger
- can of spinach
- punching
- lipstick
- makeup
- eyelid
- pile driver
- smashed into an accordion shape
- j. wellington wimpy character
- justice of the peace
- dating agency
- bride and groom
- husband wife relationship
- wedding
- male female relationship
- marriage
- love triangle
- love
- veil
- choosing a mate
- marriage matchup
- marriage agency
- matchmaker
- wedding veil
- wedding ceremony gone awry
- bridal veil
For Better or Worser Cast & Characters
William 'Billy' Costello leads the cast as Popeye, with Gus Wicke as Bluto and Mae Questel as Olive Oyl. Directed by Dave Fleischer.
- Director Dave Fleischer
- William 'Billy' Costello as Popeye
- Gus Wicke as Bluto
- Mae Questel as Olive Oyl
More from Dave Fleischer
More films directed by Dave Fleischer: Big Bad Sindbad, Popeye Makes a Movie, Popeye’s Premiere and Spinach Packin’ Popeye.
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For Better or Worser FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of For Better or Worser, each answered in a sentence.
How long is For Better or Worser?
For Better or Worser runs 7 minutes.
When was For Better or Worser released?
For Better or Worser was released on June 27, 1935.
Who directed For Better or Worser?
For Better or Worser was directed by Dave Fleischer.
More films by Dave Fleischer Who is in the cast of For Better or Worser?
For Better or Worser stars William 'Billy' Costello as Popeye, Gus Wicke as Bluto and Mae Questel as Olive Oyl.
Does For Better or Worser have a post-credit scene?
No. For Better or Worser has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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