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Short animated comedy

Problem Pappy (1941): Cast

Problem Pappy (1941) movie poster

Problem Pappy is a 1941 short animated comedy directed by Dave Fleischer, starring Jack Mercer as Popeye / Pappy (voice) (uncredited). It runs 6 minutes.

Problem Pappy (1941) movie poster
Released
Runtime
6 min
Director
Dave Fleischer
Genres
Comedy , Animation
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Problem Pappy About?

The premise of Problem Pappy without spoilers.

Pappy, Popeye’s father, accepts a high‑rise flagpole‑sitting job without telling his son. When Popeye discovers the peril, he sets out to rescue him, but Pappy stubbornly refuses to come down until a violent electrical storm forces his hand, prompting a tense climb.

Problem Pappy Themes & Keywords

· 25 tags
  • popeye the sailor character
  • skyscraper
  • cartoon
  • father son relationship
  • poopdeck pappy character
  • flagpole sitting
  • flagpole
  • grease
  • juggling
  • note
  • sign
  • banana
+13 more
  • lasso
  • tightrope
  • clothesline
  • thunderstorm
  • electric shock
  • rooftop
  • fall down stairs
  • rainstorm
  • fall from height
  • manhole
  • spinach
  • lightning
  • surrealism
Cast & crew

Problem Pappy Cast & Characters

Jack Mercer plays Popeye / Pappy (voice) (uncredited) in Problem Pappy. Directed by Dave Fleischer.

Details

Problem Pappy Also Known As

Also known as “Papy accumule les problèmes”.

Also known as
  • Papy accumule les problèmes

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FAQ

Problem Pappy FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Problem Pappy, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Problem Pappy?

Problem Pappy runs 6 minutes.

When was Problem Pappy released?

Problem Pappy was released on January 10, 1941.

Who directed Problem Pappy?

Problem Pappy was directed by Dave Fleischer.

More films by Dave Fleischer

Who is in the cast of Problem Pappy?

Problem Pappy stars Jack Mercer as Popeye / Pappy (voice) (uncredited).

Does Problem Pappy have a post-credit scene?

No. Problem Pappy has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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