The Man on the Flying Trapeze (1934): Cast
The Man on the Flying Trapeze is a 1934 short animated comedy directed by Dave Fleischer, starring William 'Billy' Costello as Popeye (voice) (uncredited), Mae Questel and William Pennell. It runs 7 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 7 min
- Director
- Dave Fleischer
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Fleischer Studios
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Man on the Flying Trapeze About?
The premise of The Man on the Flying Trapeze without spoilers.
Popeye decides to propose to Olive, only to discover she has run off with the mysterious title character. Determined, he tracks her to a traveling circus overseen by the scheming ringmaster Wimpy, where Olive is now part of the aerial trapeze act. A chaotic high‑flying battle ensues as Popeye tries to win her back.
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Themes & Keywords
· 49 tags- popeye the sailor character
- olive oyl character
- singing
- theme song
- child
- song
- blowing a whistle
- jealous boyfriend
- can of spinach
- j. wellington wimpy character
- sailor
- circus
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- cat
- ship
- ringmaster
- mother
- trapeze
- gratitude
- triplets
- singing cat
- surrealism
- punched in the face
- turning up one's nose
- trapeze artist
- spinach
- sorrow
- sock on the jaw
- sliding down a pole
- sight gag
- romantic rejection
- punching
- pulling hair
- poster
- plea for forgiveness
- little boy
- kicked in the butt
- hamburger
- forlornness
- feeling betrayed
- falling from height
- dejection
- daredevil
- damsel in distress
- corncob pipe
- circus artist
- cheering on
- cartoon cat
- carnival barker
- anchor
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Cast & Characters
William 'Billy' Costello leads the cast as Popeye (voice) (uncredited), with Mae Questel as Olive Oyl / Nana Oyl (voice) (uncredited) and William Pennell as Jules Leotard (voice) (uncredited). Directed by Dave Fleischer.
- Director Dave Fleischer
- William 'Billy' Costello as Popeye (voice) (uncredited)
- Mae Questel as Olive Oyl / Nana Oyl (voice) (uncredited)
- William Pennell as Jules Leotard (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.
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Braccio di Ferro sul trapezio” and “L’homme sur le trapèze volant”.
- Also known as
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- Braccio di Ferro sul trapezio
- L’homme sur le trapèze volant
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The Man on the Flying Trapeze FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Man on the Flying Trapeze, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Man on the Flying Trapeze?
The Man on the Flying Trapeze runs 7 minutes.
When was The Man on the Flying Trapeze released?
The Man on the Flying Trapeze was released on March 15, 1934.
Who directed The Man on the Flying Trapeze?
The Man on the Flying Trapeze was directed by Dave Fleischer.
More films by Dave Fleischer Who is in the cast of The Man on the Flying Trapeze?
The Man on the Flying Trapeze stars William 'Billy' Costello as Popeye (voice) (uncredited), Mae Questel as Olive Oyl / Nana Oyl (voice) (uncredited) and William Pennell as Jules Leotard (voice) (uncredited).
Does The Man on the Flying Trapeze have a post-credit scene?
No. The Man on the Flying Trapeze has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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