I Wanna Be a Life Guard (1936): Cast
I Wanna Be a Life Guard is a 1936 short animated comedy directed by Dave Fleischer, starring Jack Mercer as Popeye (voice) (uncredited), Gus Wicke and Lou Fleischer. It runs 6 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 6 min
- Director
- Dave Fleischer
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Fleischer Studios
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is I Wanna Be a Life Guard About?
The premise of I Wanna Be a Life Guard without spoilers.
Popeye seeks a lifeguard position after spotting Olive at the pool, only to discover that Bluto is also competing for the job—and her affection. Their manager, Wimpy, sets a skills contest to decide who’s best. Popeye impresses at first, but Bluto quickly outshines him with a dramatic demonstration of lifesaving techniques and first‑aid proficiency.
I Wanna Be a Life Guard Themes & Keywords
· 16 tags- popeye the sailor character
- swimming
- diving board
- help wanted sign
- competing for a job
- underwater scene
- spinach
- tattoo
- high dive
- cartoon
- knothole
- lifeguard
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- love triangle
- love
- romantic rivalry
- swimming pool
I Wanna Be a Life Guard Cast & Characters
Jack Mercer leads the cast as Popeye (voice) (uncredited), with Gus Wicke as Bluto (voice) (uncredited) and Lou Fleischer as Wimpy (voice) (uncredited). Directed by Dave Fleischer; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Dave Fleischer
- Jack Mercer as Popeye (voice) (uncredited)
- Gus Wicke as Bluto (voice) (uncredited)
- Lou Fleischer as Wimpy (voice) (uncredited)
- Mae Questel as Olive Oyl (voice) (uncredited)
I Wanna Be a Life Guard Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “I Wanna Be a Lifeguard” and “Popeye maitre-nageur”.
- Also known as
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- I Wanna Be a Lifeguard
- Popeye maitre-nageur
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I Wanna Be a Life Guard FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of I Wanna Be a Life Guard, each answered in a sentence.
How long is I Wanna Be a Life Guard?
I Wanna Be a Life Guard runs 6 minutes.
When was I Wanna Be a Life Guard released?
I Wanna Be a Life Guard was released on June 26, 1936.
Who directed I Wanna Be a Life Guard?
I Wanna Be a Life Guard was directed by Dave Fleischer.
More films by Dave Fleischer Who is in the cast of I Wanna Be a Life Guard?
I Wanna Be a Life Guard stars Jack Mercer as Popeye (voice) (uncredited), Gus Wicke as Bluto (voice) (uncredited) and Lou Fleischer as Wimpy (voice) (uncredited), among 4 credited actors.
Does I Wanna Be a Life Guard have a post-credit scene?
No. I Wanna Be a Life Guard has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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