Popeye 1st Appearance (Pilot Episode FRAGMENT) [1933 - 4K]

Fleischer Studios, Inc. was an animation production company founded in 1921 by brothers Max and Dave Fleischer, a subsidiary of Paramount Pictures, noted for adapting comics characters Popeye the Sailor and Superman into animated shorts and for their own characters such as Betty Boop. It was a major competitor to Walt Disney Productions until its dissolution in 1942. “Popeye the Sailor“ or “Popeye the Sailor with Betty Boop“ is a 1933 Fleischer Studios animated short, directed by Dave Fleischer. While billed as a Betty Boop cartoon, it actually stars Popeye the Sailor in his first animated appearance. “Popeye the Sailor“ was released on Betty Boop’s Show in July 14 of 1933. By the hand of the animators: Seymour Kneitel & Roland Crandall. The voices were provided by: Popeye - William “Billy“ Costello Olive Oyl - Bonnie Poe Bluto - William Pennell Synopis: On land with his nemesis Bluto, the two sailors vie for the affecti