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Popeye Meets William Tell
Popeye Meets William Tell

Popeye Meets William Tell

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AnimationComedy

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William Tell shoots an arrow, barely missing Popeye, then tells Popeye that he has just lost his son in an unfortunate arrow incident. Tell then defies the High Governor and is ordered to shoot an apple off his son's head; Popeye stands in for his son.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

6 mins

Rating

5/10

Release Date

19 September 1940

Country

United States of America

Cast

Jack Mercer

Jack Mercer

Popeye / Announcer (voice) (uncredited)

Carl Meyer

Carl Meyer

William Tell (voice) (uncredited)

Pinto Colvig

Pinto Colvig

High Governor (voice) (uncredited)

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