Popeye Meets Hercules 75 years old

Popeye Meets Hercules

The first Olympics, starring Hercules (looking, but not quite sounding, like a really pumped-up Bluto), who challenges anyone to do the same feats as him. Popeye takes that challenge, of course. First, they battle animals, with Bluto pulling the skins off two wild elephants and Popeye turning three lions into a nesting set. The discus throw doesn't go well, with Herc's disc swooping Popeye into Herc's hand. The javelin is even worse for Popeye, with Herc throwing him all the way to the moon. This gives him a chance to go after Olive in typical Bluto fashion; her cries of help reach Popeye, who prays to the Greek goddess Spinachia, who delivers a can of spinach to him.

Credits

Popeye Meets Hercules Cast

Name Character
Jack Mercer He was 38, 74 years old when he died as Popeye/Freshman/Announcer (voice)

Popeye Meets Hercules Crew

Name Department
Bill Tytla as Director. He was 43 (64) years old when He died Directing
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Popeye Meets Hercules (75 years)

  • Release day: Thursday, June 17, 1948
  • Runtime: 6 minutes