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Popeye Meets William Tell
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Popeye Meets William Tell

1940-09-19 · 6 min · ★ 6.0

Animation · Comedy

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

Top Cast

Jack MercerJack MercerPopeye / Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Carl MeyerWilliam Tell (voice) (uncredited)
Pinto ColvigPinto ColvigHigh Governor (voice) (uncredited)

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