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Puttin on the Act

Puttin on the Act

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Olive rushes over to show Popeye the headline: Vaudeville is coming back. They agree to rehearse their old act. After a brief song-and-dance intro, the act begins: Popeye demonstrating his strength while Olive displays her flexibility and balance; impersonations of Jimmy Durante, Stan Laurel and Groucho Marx; and the last act, more feats of strength and agility.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

6 mins

Rating

6.3/10

Release Date

30 August 1940

Country

United States of America

Cast

Jack Mercer

Jack Mercer

Popeye (voice) (uncredited)

Margie Hines

Margie Hines

Olive Oyl (voice) (uncredited)

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