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It’s the Natural Thing to Do (1939): Cast

It’s the Natural Thing to Do (1939) movie poster

It’s the Natural Thing to Do is a 1939 short animated comedy directed by Dave Fleischer, starring Jack Mercer as Popeye (voice) (uncredited), Pinto Colvig and Margie Hines. It runs 7 minutes.

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It’s the Natural Thing to Do (1939) movie poster
Released
Runtime
7 min
Director
Dave Fleischer
Genres
Animation , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is It’s the Natural Thing to Do About?

The premise of It’s the Natural Thing to Do without spoilers.

Popeye’s fan club sends a telegram asking them to tone down the violence and act civilized. So everyone dresses up and acts formal - for a while, at least.

It’s the Natural Thing to Do Themes & Keywords

· 28 tags
  • popeye the sailor character
  • fight
  • cartoon
  • brawl
  • messenger
  • fan club
  • refined language
  • gentleman
  • etiquette
  • doughnut
  • manners
  • teacup
+16 more
  • politeness
  • criticism
  • meta
  • spinach
  • clock
  • firewood
  • eclair
  • tuxedo
  • painting
  • rivalry
  • drawer
  • top hat
  • boredom
  • shoe
  • telegram
  • self referential
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Cast & crew

It’s the Natural Thing to Do Cast & Characters

Jack Mercer leads the cast as Popeye (voice) (uncredited), with Pinto Colvig as Bluto (voice) (uncredited) and Margie Hines as Olive Oyl (voice) (uncredited). Directed by Dave Fleischer.

From the director

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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It’s the Natural Thing to Do FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of It’s the Natural Thing to Do, each answered in a sentence.

How long is It’s the Natural Thing to Do?

It’s the Natural Thing to Do runs 7 minutes.

When was It’s the Natural Thing to Do released?

It’s the Natural Thing to Do was released on July 30, 1939.

Who directed It’s the Natural Thing to Do?

It’s the Natural Thing to Do was directed by Dave Fleischer.

More films by Dave Fleischer

Who is in the cast of It’s the Natural Thing to Do?

It’s the Natural Thing to Do stars Jack Mercer as Popeye (voice) (uncredited), Pinto Colvig as Bluto (voice) (uncredited) and Margie Hines as Olive Oyl (voice) (uncredited).

Does It’s the Natural Thing to Do have a post-credit scene?

No. It’s the Natural Thing to Do has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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