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Short animated comedy

Popeye for President (1956): Cast

Popeye for President (1956) movie poster

Popeye for President is a 1956 short animated comedy directed by Seymour Kneitel, starring Jack Mercer as Popeye (voice) (uncredited), Jackson Beck and Mae Questel. It runs 6 minutes.

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Popeye for President (1956) movie poster
Released
Runtime
6 min
Director
Seymour Kneitel
Genres
Animation , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Popeye for President About?

The premise of Popeye for President without spoilers.

Popeye and Bluto have both entered the race for President, and on election day the tally is dead‑locked. Olive Oyl is the only voter, but refuses to cast a ballot until she finishes a series of household chores. Determined to secure her vote, the two rivals scramble to complete each task before she can decide, leading to a slap‑stick showdown.

Popeye for President Themes & Keywords

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  • bluto character
  • olive oyl character
  • wood
  • rivalry
  • vote
  • president
  • president of the united states
  • presidential election
  • u.s. presidential election
  • campaign
  • campaign promise
  • milk
+38 more
  • pitcher
  • pitcher of milk
  • glass of milk
  • dog
  • cartoon dog
  • tree
  • chopping down a tree
  • farm
  • mailbox
  • yelling timber
  • toots as epithet
  • popeye the sailor character
  • spinach
  • vegetable garden
  • corncob pipe
  • pipe smoking
  • political campaign
  • political candidate
  • presidential candidate
  • political rival
  • campaign speech
  • tie vote
  • deciding vote
  • tie breaker
  • top hat
  • plowing a field
  • plow
  • super strength
  • roadster
  • phonograph record
  • barn
  • male rivalry
  • election
  • field
  • chore
  • hug
  • politics
  • cigar smoking
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Cast & crew

Popeye for President Cast & Characters

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

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Popeye for President Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Popeye para Presidente” and “Popeye Président”.

Also known as
  • Popeye para Presidente
  • Popeye Président
  • Popeye als Präsident
  • Braccio di Ferro presidente

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FAQ

Popeye for President FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Popeye for President?

Popeye for President runs 6 minutes.

When was Popeye for President released?

Popeye for President was released on April 6, 1956.

Who directed Popeye for President?

Popeye for President was directed by Seymour Kneitel.

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Who is in the cast of Popeye for President?

Popeye for President stars Jack Mercer as Popeye (voice) (uncredited), Jackson Beck as Bluto (voice) (uncredited) and Mae Questel as Olive Oyl (voice) (uncredited).

Does Popeye for President have a post-credit scene?

No. Popeye for President has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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