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Protek the Weakerist
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Protek the Weakerist

1937-11-18 · 7 min · ★ 7.6

Animation

Olive asks Popeye to walk her dog Fluffy, but Popeye is embarrassed because Fluffy is as weak looking as the name implies. Sure enough, when Bluto and his bulldog come by, the dogs (and their owners) get in a fight.

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Directors
Dave Fleischer
Production companies
Fleischer Studios
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jack MercerJack MercerPopeye
Mae QuestelMae QuestelOlive Oyl
Gus WickeBluto

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