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Puttin on the Act
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Puttin on the Act

1940-08-30 · 6 min · ★ 7.2

Animation · Comedy

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

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Jack MercerJack MercerPopeye (voice) (uncredited)
Margie HinesMargie HinesOlive Oyl (voice) (uncredited)

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