Popeye the Sailor filmography (Fleischer Studios)

This is a list of the 109 cartoons starring Popeye the Sailor, produced from 1933 to 1942 by Fleischer Studios for Paramount Pictures.

During the course of production in 1941, Paramount assumed control of the Fleischer studio, removing founders Max and Dave Fleischer from control of the studio and renaming the organization Famous Studios by 1942. Popeye cartoons continued production under Famous Studios following 1942's Baby Wants a Bottleship (see Popeye the Sailor filmography (Famous Studios)).

Notes

All cartoons are one-reel (6 to 10 minutes) and in black and white, except for the three Popeye Color Specials (Popeye the Sailor Meets Sindbad the Sailor from 1936, Popeye the Sailor Meets Ali Baba's Forty Thieves from 1937, and Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp from 1939), which are two-reels (20 minutes) long and in Technicolor.

The first 8 cartoons used the "Out of the Inkwell" logo.

Dave Fleischer was the credited director on every cartoon produced by Fleischer Studios. Fleischer's actual duties were those of a film producer and creative supervisor, with the head animators doing much of the work assigned to animation directors in other studios. The head animator is the first animator listed.[1] Credited animators are therefore listed for each short.

The black-and-white Popeye cartoons were sold to television distributor Associated Artists Productions (a.a.p.) in 1956, and the three Popeye Color Specials were sold to a.a.p. the following year. The original opening and closing Paramount titles were cut for TV syndication. By the early 2000s, the Popeye shorts were owned by Turner Entertainment Co., whose Cartoon Network broadcast restored versions of many of the shorts as part of an anthology series called The Popeye Show.

Popeye the Sailor series

# Film Original release date Animated by Story by Notes
Pilot episode Popeye the Sailor July 14[2] Seymour Kneitel
Roland Crandall
1 I Yam What I Yam September 29[2] Seymour Kneitel
William Henning
2 Blow Me Down! October 27[2] Willard Bowsky
William Sturm
  • Final time Bonnie Poe voices Olive Oyl until 1935's Dizzy Divers.
3 I Eats My Spinach November 17[2] Seymour Kneitel
Roland Crandall
4 Seasin's Greetinks! November 17[2] Seymour Kneitel
Roland Crandall
5 Wild Elephinks December 29[2] Willard Bowsky
William Sturm
# Film Original release date Animated by Story by Notes
6 Sock-a-Bye, Baby January 19[2] Seymour Kneitel
Roland Crandall
  • First and only cartoon in which William Costello uses his normal voice during a scene.
7 Let's You and Him Fight February 16[2] Willard Bowsky
William Sturm
8 The Man on the Flying Trapeze March 16[2] Willard Bowsky
David Tendlar
  • Cameo appearance by Nana Oyl.
9 Can You Take It April 27[2] Myron Waldman
Thomas Johnson
10 Shoein' Hosses June 1[2] Willard Bowsky
David Tendlar
  • First cartoon in which Popeye and Bluto compete for work.
11 Strong to the Finich June 29[2] Seymour Kneitel
Roland Crandall
12 Shiver Me Timbers! July 27[2] Willard Bowsky
William Sturm
13 Axe Me Another Seymour Kneitel
Roland Crandall
14 A Dream Walking September 26[2] Seymour Kneitel
Roland Crandall
15 The Two-Alarm Fire October 26[2] Willard Bowsky
Nicholas Tafuri
16 The Dance Contest November 23[2] Willard Bowsky
David Tendlar
17 We Aim to Please December 28[2] Willard Bowsky
David Tendlar
# Film Original release date Animated by Story by Notes
18 Beware of Barnacle Bill January 25[2] Willard Bowsky
Harold Walker
  • First use of the "anchor" end title design.
19 Be Kind to "Aminals" February 22[2] Willard Bowsky
Charles Hastings
  • Floyd Buckley (the voice of Popeye on the Popeye radio program) voices Popeye.
20 Pleased to Meet Cha! March 22[2] Willard Bowsky
Harold Walker
21 The "Hyp-Nut-Tist" April 26[2] Seymour Kneitel
Roland Crandall
22 Choose Your "Weppins" May 31[2] David Tendlar
George Germanetti
23 For Better or Worser June 28[2] Seymour Kneitel
Roland Crandall
  • First Popeye cartoon with stereoptical (3D background) process.
24 Dizzy Divers July 26[2] Willard Bowsky
Harold Walker
  • Bonnie Poe voices Olive Oyl.
25 You Gotta Be a Football Hero August 31[2] Willard Bowsky
George Germanetti
  • William Costello's last performance as the voice of Popeye.
26 King of the Mardi Gras September 27[2] David Tendlar
William Sturm
  • First cartoon with Jack Mercer as the voice of Popeye.
  • Stereoptical process.
27 Adventures of Popeye October 25[2]
  • Compilation film, scenes from I Eats My Spinach, Wild Elephinks, Axe Me Another, and Popeye the Sailor.
  • Partial live-action.
28 The Spinach Overture December 7[2] Seymour Kneitel
Roland Crandall
  • Cameo appearance by Castor Oyl.
  • Disputed over whether William Costello or Jack Mercer voiced Popeye.
# Film Original release date Animated by Story by Notes
29 Vim, Vigor and Vitaliky January 3[2] Seymour Kneitel
Roland Crandall
30 A Clean Shaven Man February 7[2] Seymour Kneitel
Roland Crandall
  • Cameo appearance by George W. Geezil.
  • Disputed over whether William Costello or Jack Mercer voiced Popeye.
31 Brotherly Love March 6[2] Seymour Kneitel
Roland Crandall
32 I-Ski Love-Ski You-Ski April 3[2] Willard Bowsky
George Germanetti
  • Stereoptical process.
33 Bridge Ahoy! May 1[2] Seymour Kneitel
Roland Crandall
  • Stereoptical process.
  • First cartoon where Popeye swallows more than one can of spinach.
34 What--No Spinach? June 7[2] Seymour Kneitel
Roland Crandall
35 I Wanna Be a Life Guard June 26[2] David Tendlar
William Sturm
  • Stereoptical process.
36 Let's Get Movin' July 24[2] Willard Bowsky
Orestes Calpini
  • Stereoptical process
37 Never Kick a Woman August 30[2] Seymour Kneitel
Roland Crandall
  • First and only Fleischer cartoon in which Olive Oyl eats Popeye's spinach to overcome her adversary.
38 With Little Swee'Pea September 25[2] Seymour Kneitel
William Henning
  • First screen appearance of Swee'Pea.
  • Stereoptical process.
  • In the public domain in the United States. Earliest public domain Popeye cartoon.
39 Hold the Wire October 23[2] Willard Bowsky
Orestes Calpini
40 The Spinach Roadster October 26[2] Willard Bowsky
George Germanetti
41 Popeye the Sailor Meets Sindbad the Sailor November 27[2] Willard Bowsky
George Germanetti
Edward Nolan
  • A two-reel Popeye Color Special.
  • Stereoptical process.
  • Popeye's First Color Appearance.
  • In the public domain in the United States.
  • Final cartoon where Popeye sings his full theme song whenever he first appears.
  • Only cartoon nominated for an Academy Award for Short Subjects.
42 I'm in the Army Now December 25[2]
  • Compilation film, scenes from Blow Me Down, Choose Your Weppins, Shoein' Hosses, and King of the Mardi Gras.
  • In the public domain in the United States.
# Film Original release date Animated by Story by Notes
43 The Paneless Window Washer January 22[2] Willard Bowsky
Orestes Calpini
  • In the public domain in the United States.
44 Organ Grinder's Swing February 19[2] David Tendlar
William Sturm
  • The DVD restoration of this cartoon incorrectly copies credits from The Paneless Window Washer, hence the incorrect certificate number, including Willard Bowsky and Orestes Calpini being wrongly credited for the animation.
45 My Artistical Temperature March 19[2] Seymour Kneitel
Abner Matthews
  • Stereoptical process.
  • Some TV versions are edited to remove the scene where Popeye turns Bluto's sun picture into a blackfaced minstrel.
46 Hospitaliky April 16[2] Seymour Kneitel
William Henning
  • Popeye feeds Bluto spinach to get beaten and put in the hospital with Olive.
47 The Twisker Pitcher May 21[2] Seymour Kneitel
Abner Matthews
  • Bluto eats Popeye's spinach to best him at baseball.
48 Morning, Noon and Nightclub June 18[2] Willard Bowsky
George Germanetti
49 Lost and Foundry July 16[2] Seymour Kneitel
Abner Matthews
  • First time Swee'pea eats spinach to save the day.
50 I Never Changes My Altitude August 20[2] Willard Bowsky
Orestes Calpini
  • Stereoptical process.
  • In the public domain in the United States.
51 I Likes Babies and Infinks September 18[2] Seymour Kneitel
Graham Place
  • Although Popeye tries to, nobody consumes spinach in this cartoon.
52 The Football Toucher Downer October 15[2] Seymour Kneitel
Graham Place
53 Protek the Weakerist November 19[2] Seymour Kneitel
William Henning
54 Popeye the Sailor Meets Ali Baba's Forty Thieves November 26[2] Willard Bowsky
George Germanetti
Orestes Calpini
  • A two-reel Popeye Color Special.
  • Stereoptical process.
  • Shows Popeye serving in the U.S. Coast Guard.
  • In the public domain in the United States.
55 Fowl Play December 17[2] David Tendlar
William Sturm
# Film Original release date Animated by Story by Notes
56 Let's Celebrake January 21[2] Seymour Kneitel
William Henning
57 Learn Polikeness February 18[2] David Tendlar
Nicholas Tafuri
  • Stereoptical process.
  • Final cartoon with Gus Wickie as the voice of Bluto.
58 The House Builder-Upper March 18[2] Seymour Kneitel
Abner Matthews
59 Big Chief Ugh-Amugh-Ugh April 25[2] Willard Bowsky
George Germanetti
60 I Yam Love Sick May 29[2] Seymour Kneitel
William Henning
  • Bonnie Poe voices Olive Oyl.
61 Plumbing Is a "Pipe" June 17[2] Willard Bowsky
Orestes Calpini
62 With The Jeep July 15[2] Seymour Kneitel
Graham Place
63 Bulldozing the Bull August 19[2] Willard Bowsky
George Germanetti
64 Mutiny Ain't Nice September 23[2] David Tendlar
William Sturm
  • Bluto does not appear in the cartoon.
65 Goonland October 21[2] Seymour Kneitel
Abner Matthews
66 A Date to Skate November 18[2] Willard Bowsky
Orestes Calpini
67 Cops Is Always Right December 30[2] Seymour Kneitel
William Henning
  • Final appearance of the "Adolph Zukor presents" byline.
  • First Fleischer Popeye cartoon produced in Miami, Florida.
  • A new version of the "I'm Popeye the Sailor Man" song opens the film.
# Film Original release date Animated by Story by Notes
68 Customers Wanted January 27[2] Seymour Kneitel
William Henning
  • Compilation film, scenes from Let's Get Movin' and The Twisker Pitcher.
  • First cartoon with Pinto Colvig as the voice of Bluto.
  • In the public domain in the United States.
  • First appearance of the "Paramount presents" byline.
69 Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp April 7[2] David Tendlar
William Sturm
Nicholas Tafuri
Reuben Grossman
  • A two-reel Popeye Color Special.
  • In the public domain in the United States.
70 Leave Well Enough Alone April 28[2] Seymour Kneitel
Abner Matthews
71 Wotta Nitemare May 19[2] Willard Bowsky
George Germanetti
  • No "ship-door" opening segment.
72 Ghosks Is the Bunk June 14[2] William Henning
Abner Matthews
  • No "ship-door" opening segment.
73 Hello-How Am I July 14[2] William Henning
Abner Matthews
  • No "ship-door" opening segment.
74 It's the Natural Thing to Do July 30[2] Tom Johnson
Lod Rossner
  • No "ship-door" opening segment.
75 Never Sock a Baby November 3[2] William Henning
Abner Matthews
  • First appearance of the redesigned "ship-door" opening segment.
  • Final on screen credit for E.C. Segar.
  • Popeye does not eat spinach, as he finds his can empty.
# Film Original release date Animated by Story by Notes
76 Shakespearean Spinach January 19[2] Roland Crandall
Ben Solomon		 George Manuell
  • First Popeye cartoon with story credit, given here to George Manuel.
77 Females Is Fickle March 8[2] David Tendlar
William Sturm		 Joseph E. Stultz
78 Stealin Aint Honest March 22[2] Thomas Johnson
Frank Endres		 George Manuell
  • William Pennell voices Bluto.
79 Me Feelins Is Hurt April 12[2] Orestes Calpini
Bob Leffingwell		 William Turner
80 Onion Pacific May 24[2] Willard Bowsky
James Davis		 Joseph E. Stultz
81 Wimmin Is a Myskery June 7[2] Willard Bowsky
Joseph D'Igalo		 Ted Pierce
  • Early appearance by Pip-eye, Pup-eye, Poop-eye and Peep-eye in dream sequence.
82 Nurse-Mates June 20[2] Graham Place
Louis Zukor		 George Manuell
  • Rare occasion where Popeye does not eat spinach.
83 Fightin' Pals July 12[2] Willard Bowsky
Robert Bentley		 Joseph E. Stultz
  • Last cartoon with Pinto Colvig as the voice of Bluto.
84 Doing Impossikible Stunts August 2[2] Tom Johnson
Frank Endres		 Jack Ward
  • Compilation film, includes scenes from I Never Changes My Altitude, I Wanna Be a Life Guard, Bridge Ahoy!, and Lost and Foundry.
85 Wimmin Hadn't Oughta Drive August 16[2] Orestes Calpini
Reuben Grossman		 George Manuell
86 Puttin on the Act August 30[2] Dave Tendlar
Thomas Golden		 William Turner
87 Popeye Meets William Tell September 20[2] James Culhane
Alfred Eugster		 Dan Gordon
88 My Pop, My Pop October 18[2] Arnold Gillespie
Abner Kneitel		 William Turner
89 With Poopdeck Pappy November 15[2] Bill Nolan
Winfield Hoskins		 George Manuell
90 Popeye Presents Eugene, the Jeep December 13[2] Grim Natwick
Irving Spector		 Joseph E. Stultz
  • Final film appearance of Eugene the Jeep.
  • Final cartoon to feature the voice of Pinto Colvig.
# Film Original release date Animated by Story by Notes
91 Problem Pappy January 10[2] Myron Waldman
Sidney Pillet		 Ted Pierce
92 Quiet! Pleeze February 7[2] Willard Bowsky
Lod Rossner		 Milford Davis
  • Footage re-used from 1934's Sock-A-Bye, Baby.
93 Olive's Sweepstakes Ticket March 7[2] Arnold Gillespie
Abner Kneitel		 Joseph E. Stultz
94 Flies Ain't Human April 4[2] Tom Johnson
George Germanetti		 Eric St. Clair
95 Popeye Meets Rip Van Winkle May 9[2] Myron Waldman
Sidney Pillet		 Dan Gordon
96 Olive's Boithday Presink June 13[2] Dave Tendlar
Thomas Golden		 Ted Pierce
  • Cameo appearance by George W. Geezil.
  • Although Olive's name is in the title and she's mentioned, she does not appear in this cartoon.
97 Child Psykolojiky July 11[2] Bill Nolan
Joe Oriolo		 George Manuell
  • Final appearance of the "ship-door" opening segment.
98 Pest Pilot August 8[2] Dave Tendlar
Tom Baron		 George Manuell
  • First appearance of the opening segment with Popeye's head and pipe.
99 I'll Never Crow Again September 19[2] Orestes Calpini
Reuben Grossman		 Cal Howard
100 The Mighty Navy October 14[2] Seymour Kneitel
Abner Matthews		 William Turner
Ted Pierce
  • First World War II themed cartoon.
  • First appearance of Popeye in white US Navy uniform.
  • 100th Popeye cartoon.
101 Nix on Hypnotricks December 19[2] Dave Tendlar
John Walworth		 Bill Turner
Cal Howard
# Film Original release date Animated by Story by Notes
102 Kickin' the Conga 'Round January 17[2] Tom Johnson
George Germanetti		 Bill Turner
Ted Pierce
  • William Pennell voices Bluto.
103 Blunder Below February 13[2] Dave Tendlar
Harold Walker		 Bill Turner
Ted Pierce
  • Some TV versions edited for racial stereotyping of Japanese people.
104 Fleets of Stren'th March 13[2] Al Eugster
Tom Golden		 Dan Gordon
Jack Mercer
  • Popeye goes to war in this cartoon.
105 Pipeye, Pupeye, Poopeye, and Peepeye April 10[2] Seymour Kneitel
George Germanetti		 Seymour Kneitel
  • First canonical appearance of Pip-eye, Pup-eye, Poop-eye and Peep-eye.
  • Final Fleischer cartoon with Popeye in his comic strip uniform.
106 Olive Oyl and Water Don't Mix May 8[2] Dave Tendlar
Abner Kneitel		 Jack Mercer
Jack Ward
107 Many Tanks June 16[2] Tom Johnson
Frank Endres		 Bill Turner
Carl Meyer
108 Baby Wants a Bottleship July 3[2] Alfred Eugster
Joseph Oriolo		 Jack Ward
Jack Mercer

Other appearances

Popeye also appeared in a 1934 short titled Let's Sing with Popeye which had recycled footage from the first Popeye cartoon and had no plot other than to allow the audience to sing along with Popeye via the famous bouncing ball. This film was made for theaters that participated in Paramount's weekly Popeye Fan Club meetings.

Official DVD releases

All of the Fleischer Popeye cartoons have been released through Warner Home Video's Popeye the Sailor DVD box set series. The Popeye cartoons from 1933 through mid-1938 (from Popeye the Sailor to Big Chief Ugh-Amugh-Ugh) are available on Popeye the Sailor: 1933–1938, Volume 1, released on July 31, 2007 . A second set, Popeye the Sailor: 1938–1940, Volume 2 was released on June 17, 2008 and contains the cartoons from mid-1938 through 1940 (I Yam Love Sick through Popeye Presents Eugene the Jeep). The remaining Fleischer cartoons from 1941 and 1942 (Problem Pappy through Baby Wants a Bottleship) were included in Popeye the Sailor: 1941–1943, Volume 3, released on November 4, 2008.[4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Culhane, Shamus (1986). Talking Animals and Other People. New York: Da Capo Press. Pg. 40-41
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 Calma, Gordon; Calma, Nenad. "Fleischer Popeye Tribute: Episodes". calmapro.com. Archived from the original on March 2, 2015. Retrieved May 8, 2017.
  3. ↑ http://popeyeanimators.blogspot.com/2007/10/lillian-friedman-astor-pioneer-woman.html
  4. ↑ Cartoon Brew: Leading the Animation Conversation » Popeye Vol. 3 Archived 2008-06-15 at the Wayback Machine.
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