Puttin on the Act (1940)
Overview
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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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.673 |
Directed By
Dave Fleischer
TOP CAST
Jack Mercer
Popeye (voice) (uncredited)
Margie Hines
Olive Oyl (voice) (uncredited)
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