The Marry-Go-Round (1943)

Popeye wants to propose to Olive, but can't work up the nerve. His fellow sailor, Shorty, helps him.

Director:

Seymour Kneitel

Writer:

Joe Stultz (story)

Stars:

Margie Hines, Jack Mercer

Cast

Uncredited cast:
Margie Hines	...	Olive Oyl (voice) (uncredited)
Jack Mercer	...	Popeye / Shorty (voice) (uncredited)

Storyline

Popeye wants to propose to Olive, but can't work up the nerve. His fellow sailor, Shorty, helps him.

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Plot Keywords:

popeye | laundry | love | diamond ring | electric kiss | 

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Genres:

Animation | Short | Comedy | Family | Romance

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

31 December 1943 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Famous Studios

Technical Specs

Runtime:

8 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Noiseless Recording)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Did You Know?

Trivia

Shorty's girlfriend is Dorothy Lamour, whose actual pictures hang next to his hammock, clashing with the cartoon world. The Hollywood references continue when Shorty makes love to Olive Oyl: he imitates Charles Boyer in Algiers and throws in a little Maurice Chevalier into the impression.

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Connections

Spoofs Algiers (1938)

User Reviews

Shorty gets what he deserves!

This is a reasonably decent cartoon, in spite of the fact that Shorty is featured all too prominently here. I don't know if Shorty was meant as a replacement for the august and much revered J. Wellington Wimpy, but his run was mercifully short. Here, he "helps" Popeye propose to Olive, whereas a real friend would buy him track shoes and advise him to run swiftly far away. Shorty gets precisely what all such meddling souls should get-hoisted on his own petard. This is from the early part of the Famous Studios run, so the animation and backgrounds are still good. Worth watching. Somewhat recommended.