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Popeye and the Pirates (1947): Cast

Popeye and the Pirates (1947) movie poster

Popeye and the Pirates is a 1947 short animated comedy directed by Seymour Kneitel, starring Jack Mercer as Popeye (voice) (uncredited), Mae Questel and Jackson Beck. It runs 7 minutes.

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Popeye and the Pirates (1947) movie poster
Released
Runtime
7 min
Director
Seymour Kneitel
Genres
Comedy , Animation
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Popeye and the Pirates About?

The premise of Popeye and the Pirates without spoilers.

While taking Olive on a boat ride, Popeye spots an approaching pirate ship. The duo is captured, and he must free Olive from a seemingly charming pirate captain. Popeye attempts several ruses, even dressing in drag, but nothing works until spinach arrives. A passing swordfish, reading a Popeye comic, recognizes him and delivers the spinach straight from the comic’s cover, allowing Popeye to triumph.

Popeye and the Pirates Themes & Keywords

· 20 tags
  • popeye the sailor character
  • olive oyl character
  • 1940s
  • pirate ship
  • walking the plank
  • comic book
  • anchor
  • blindfold
  • peg leg
  • eye patch
  • pirate
  • love
+8 more
  • male female relationship
  • skeleton
  • sword fight
  • kilroy was here
  • switchblade
  • female impersonation
  • sword
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Popeye and the Pirates Cast & Characters

Jack Mercer leads the cast as Popeye (voice) (uncredited), with Mae Questel as Olive Oyl (voice) (uncredited) and Jackson Beck as Pierre (voice) (uncredited). Directed by Seymour Kneitel.

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Popeye and the Pirates Also Known As

Also known as “Popeye et les Pirates”.

Also known as
  • Popeye et les Pirates

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Popeye and the Pirates FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Popeye and the Pirates, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Popeye and the Pirates?

Popeye and the Pirates runs 7 minutes.

When was Popeye and the Pirates released?

Popeye and the Pirates was released on September 12, 1947.

Who directed Popeye and the Pirates?

Popeye and the Pirates was directed by Seymour Kneitel.

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Who is in the cast of Popeye and the Pirates?

Popeye and the Pirates stars Jack Mercer as Popeye (voice) (uncredited), Mae Questel as Olive Oyl (voice) (uncredited) and Jackson Beck as Pierre (voice) (uncredited).

Does Popeye and the Pirates have a post-credit scene?

No. Popeye and the Pirates has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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