King of the Mardi Gras (1935): Cast
King of the Mardi Gras is a 1935 short animated comedy directed by Dave Fleischer, starring Gus Wicke as Bluto (voice) (uncredited), Jack Mercer and Mae Questel. It runs 8 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 8 min
- Director
- Dave Fleischer
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Fleischer Studios
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is King of the Mardi Gras About?
The premise of King of the Mardi Gras without spoilers.
The scene opens on a lively Mardi Gras parade that resembles a typical carnival, complete with music and revelers. Bluto, the hulking strongman, proclaims himself King of Mardi Gras and commands a huge crowd. Nearby, Popeye mutters his trademark line, “I yam what I yam,” draws no audience, yet his presence provokes Bluto’s anger, setting up a humorous confrontation.
King of the Mardi Gras Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- popeye
- mardi gras
- carnival
- feats of strength
- sabotage
- strongman
- snake used as rope
- spinach
- fight over girl
- popeye the sailor character
- olive oyl character
- bluto character
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- surrealism
- balloon
- costume
- celebration
- singing
- theme song
- chest tattoo
- eating a hamburger
- juggling
- sausage link
- snake
- rivalry
- magic trick
- can of spinach
- crowd
- coney island brooklyn new york city
- animate tattoo
- back tattoo
- sawed in half magic act
- j. wellington wimpy character
- mountain man
- reference to mardi gras
- cartoon
- paramount featurette
- midway
- comedy short
- mardi gras king
- cartoon short
- featurette
- animated short
- one reeler
- 1935
- 1930s
- male rivalry
- roller coaster
- fishbowl
- magician
- amusement park
King of the Mardi Gras Cast & Characters
Gus Wicke leads the cast as Bluto (voice) (uncredited), with Jack Mercer as Popeye (voice) (uncredited) and Mae Questel as Olive Oyl (voice) (uncredited). Directed by Dave Fleischer.
- Director Dave Fleischer
- Gus Wicke as Bluto (voice) (uncredited)
- Jack Mercer as Popeye (voice) (uncredited)
- Mae Questel as Olive Oyl (voice) (uncredited)
More from Dave Fleischer
More films directed by Dave Fleischer: Big Bad Sindbad, Popeye Makes a Movie, Popeye’s Premiere and Spinach Packin’ Popeye.
King of the Mardi Gras Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “El rey de la feria” and “Braccio di Ferro eroe del luna park”.
- Also known as
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- El rey de la feria
- Braccio di Ferro eroe del luna park
- Popeye, le roi du mardi gras
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Movies Like King of the Mardi Gras
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Popeye Meets Hercules, Popeye and the Pirates and Popeye Makes a Movie.
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Popeye Meets Hercules 1948 -
Popeye and the Pirates 1947 -
Popeye Makes a Movie 1950 -
The Royal Four-Flusher 1947 -
Popeye the Sailor 1933 -
Greek Mirthology 1954 -
Adventures of Popeye 1935 -
Popeye’s Mirthday 1953 -
Organ Grinder’s Swing 1937 -
The Hyp-Nut-Tist 1935 -
Strong to the Finich 1934 -
Quick on the Vigor 1950
King of the Mardi Gras FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of King of the Mardi Gras, each answered in a sentence.
How long is King of the Mardi Gras?
King of the Mardi Gras runs 8 minutes.
When was King of the Mardi Gras released?
King of the Mardi Gras was released on September 27, 1935.
Who directed King of the Mardi Gras?
King of the Mardi Gras was directed by Dave Fleischer.
More films by Dave Fleischer Who is in the cast of King of the Mardi Gras?
King of the Mardi Gras stars Gus Wicke as Bluto (voice) (uncredited), Jack Mercer as Popeye (voice) (uncredited) and Mae Questel as Olive Oyl (voice) (uncredited).
Does King of the Mardi Gras have a post-credit scene?
No. King of the Mardi Gras has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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