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The House Builder-Upper

1938-03-18 · 6 min · ★ 7.0

Animation · Comedy · Family

When Olive Oyl's house burns down, firefighters Popeye and Wimpy decide to build her a new house.

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

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Jack MercerJack MercerPopeye (voice) (uncredited)
Mae QuestelMae QuestelOlive Oyl (voice) (uncredited)

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