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The Spinach Overture
The Spinach Overture

The Spinach Overture

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AnimationComedyMusic

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Popeye's ensemble is rehearsing the opening of the Poet and Peasant Overture (with interpolations of the Popeye theme and "I've Been Working on the Railroad"). Maestro Bluto drops in from next door to conduct and play violin and show Popeye up. Popeye plays horribly until he unlocks the previously unexplored artistic benefits of spinach.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

8 mins

Rating

6/10

Release Date

07 December 1935

Country

United States of America

Cast

Jack Mercer

Jack Mercer

Popeye (voice) (uncredited)

Mae Questel

Mae Questel

Olive Oyl (voice) (uncredited)

Gus Wicke

Gus Wicke

Bluto (voice) (uncredited)

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