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1. Gulliver's Travels (1939)
Passed | 76 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A doctor washes ashore on an island inhabited by little people.
Directors: Dave Fleischer, Willard Bowsky, Orestes Calpini, Roland Crandall, William Henning, Winfield Hoskins, Thomas Johnson, Frank Kelling, Seymour Kneitel, Robert G. Leffingwell, Grim Natwick, Tom Palmer | Stars: Jessica Dragonette, Lanny Ross, Pinto Colvig, Cal Howard
Votes: 4,862 | Gross: $7.13M
2. Superman: The Mad Scientist (1941)
G | 10 min | Animation, Short, Action
The Man of Steel fights a mad scientist who is destroying Metropolis with an energy cannon.
Directors: Dave Fleischer, Steve Muffati | Stars: Bud Collyer, Joan Alexander, Jackson Beck, Jack Mercer
Votes: 3,515
3. Popeye the Sailor Meets Sindbad the Sailor (1936)
Approved | 16 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
The legendary sailors Popeye and Sindbad do battle to see which one is the greatest.
Directors: Dave Fleischer, Willard Bowsky | Stars: Jack Mercer, Mae Questel, Lou Fleischer, Gus Wicke
Votes: 4,047
4. Casper the Friendly Ghost (1945)
TV-G | 9 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Depressed by the antics of the other ghosts, Casper leaves home to make friends. After unintentionally scaring several potential pals, Casper befriends two young children. They take him ... See full summary »
Directors: Izzy Sparber, Nick Tafuri | Stars: Frank Gallop, Jack Mercer, Purv Pullen, Mae Questel
Votes: 533
5. Mr. Bug Goes to Town (1941)
Passed | 78 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
The happy tranquility of Buggsville is shattered when the populace learns that a colossal skyscraper is to be built over their tiny town.
Director: Dave Fleischer | Stars: Kenny Gardner, Jack Mercer, Tedd Pierce, Carl Meyer
Votes: 1,409
6. Song of the Birds (1949)
7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Little Audrey shoots a baby bird with her air rifle and is mortified when the bird's mother, and all the other woodland animals, go into mourning.
Directors: Bill Tytla, George Germanetti | Stars: Connee Boswell, Beatrice Hagen, Mary Lawrence, Ethelreda Leopold
Votes: 108
7. Happy Birthdaze (1943)
8 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Popeye's birthday, and Olive managed to get enough rationed sugar to bake him a cake, so she invites him over. Shorty is suicidal because he never gets any mail; Popeye invites him, too. ... See full summary »
Directors: Dan Gordon, Graham Place | Stars: Margie Hines, Gilbert Mack, Jack Mercer
Votes: 142
8. Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp (1939)
Approved | 22 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Working in the story department of Surprise Pictures, Olive Oyl writes a script based on the story of Aladdin, casting Popeye as the thief and herself as the Princess.
Directors: Dave Fleischer, Dave Tendlar | Stars: Margie Hines, Jack Mercer, Carl Meyer, Tedd Pierce
Votes: 817
9. Matty's Funnies with Beany and Cecil (1959–1962)
30 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Board title "Matty's Funday Funniest" from 1959.
Stars: Jim MacGeorge, Irv Shoemaker, Sody Clampett, Paul Frees
Votes: 122
10. Popeye the Sailor Meets Ali Baba's Forty Thieves (1937)
Approved | 17 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Popeye the Sailor, accompanied by Olive Oyl and Wimpy, is dispatched to stop the dreaded bandit Abu Hassan and his force of forty thieves.
Directors: Dave Fleischer, Willard Bowsky | Stars: Jack Mercer, Mae Questel, Lou Fleischer, Gus Wicke
Votes: 1,109
11. Popeye for President (1956)
Approved | 6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Popeye and Bluto are running for president; it's election day, the vote is tied, and Olive is the only remaining voter.
Directors: Seymour Kneitel, Thomas Johnson | Stars: Jackson Beck, Jack Mercer, Mae Questel
Votes: 353
12. Superman: The Mechanical Monsters (1941)
Approved | 11 min | Animation, Short, Action
Superman battles a criminal mastermind and his robot army.
Directors: Dave Fleischer, Steve Muffati | Stars: Bud Collyer, Joan Alexander, Jackson Beck
Votes: 1,697
13. The Mummy Strikes (1943)
Approved | 8 min | Animation, Short, Action
While investigating an egyptologist's mysterious death, Superman must battle dangerous mummies.
Directors: Izzy Sparber, Dave Fleischer, Myron Waldman | Stars: Joan Alexander, Jackson Beck, Julian Noa, Sam Parker
Votes: 819
14. Superman: Japoteurs (1942)
Approved | 9 min | Animation, Short, Action
Superman vs. Japanese spies hijacking a new super-bomber.
Directors: Seymour Kneitel, Dave Fleischer, Myron Waldman | Stars: Joan Alexander, Jackson Beck, Jack Mercer, Sam Parker
Votes: 866
15. Me Musical Nephews (1942)
Approved | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Popeye's nephews have been practicing their music and are getting good, but it's bedtime. After Popeye puts them to bed, they discover that many of the things in their bedroom can also be ... See full summary »
Directors: Seymour Kneitel, Thomas Johnson | Star: Jack Mercer
Votes: 275
16. You're a Sap, Mr. Jap (1942)
Approved | 7 min | Animation, Comedy, Short
Popeye takes on the Japanese Navy single-handedly.
Directors: Dan Gordon, Dave Fleischer, James Tyer | Star: Jack Mercer
Votes: 303
17. Cops Is Tops (1955)
Approved | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Olive joins the police force. Over-protective Popeye follows her around, "rescuing" her but she's fully capable of handling herself. Can't quite say the same for Popeye.
Directors: Izzy Sparber, Thomas Johnson | Stars: Jackson Beck, Jack Mercer, Mae Questel, Allen Swift
Votes: 75
18. Superman: Destruction Inc. (1942)
Approved | 9 min | Animation, Short, Action
Superman versus saboteurs at the Metropolis Munitions Plant.
Directors: Izzy Sparber, Dave Fleischer, Dave Tendlar | Stars: Joan Alexander, Jackson Beck, Jack Mercer, Julian Noa
Votes: 804
19. Superman: Secret Agent (1943)
Approved | 8 min | Animation, Short, Action
Superman battles saboteurs determined to stop a lady double agent from getting important documents to Washington D.C.
Directors: Seymour Kneitel, Dave Fleischer, Steve Muffati | Stars: Joan Alexander, Jackson Beck, Jack Mercer, Julian Noa
Votes: 731
20. Special Collector's Edition (2010–2015)
9 min | Comedy, History
A Special Collector's Edition.
Stars: David Díaz, Luis Rodrigo, Gabriel Fernández-Gil, Daniel Retuerta
Votes: 106
21. Double-Cross-Country Race (1951)
7 min | Family, Comedy, Animation
Popeye is driving across country against Count Noah Count. He's hopelessly outmatched; the Count has a very powerful car, and Popeye's is barely running. And to top it off, the Count doesn't play fair.
Directors: Seymour Kneitel, Thomas Johnson | Stars: Jackson Beck, Jack Mercer, Mae Questel, Sid Raymond
Votes: 103
22. Superman: Billion Dollar Limited (1942)
Passed | 9 min | Animation, Short, Action
Superman battles train robbers seeking to steal a billion dollars worth of gold.
Directors: Dave Fleischer, Myron Waldman | Stars: Bud Collyer, Joan Alexander, Jackson Beck, Julian Noa
Votes: 1,109
23. Superman: Electric Earthquake (1942)
Approved | 9 min | Animation, Short, Action
Superman versus a fanatical extortionist with an earthquake machine.
Directors: Dave Fleischer, Steve Muffati | Stars: Bud Collyer, Joan Alexander, Jackson Beck, Julian Noa
Votes: 973
24. Jungle Drums (1943)
Approved | 8 min | Animation, Short, Action
Superman vs. a secret Nazi outpost disguised as a jungle temple.
Directors: Dan Gordon, Orestes Calpini, Dave Fleischer | Stars: Joan Alexander, Jackson Beck, Jack Mercer, Julian Noa
Votes: 761
25. Ghost of Honor (1957)
Approved | 6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Casper the Friendly Ghost attends a premiere of one of his own cartoons and is interviewed in the lobby. He is asked how he happened to become a movie star, and gives a lively account of ... See full summary »
Directors: Izzy Sparber, Myron Waldman | Stars: Jackson Beck, Jack Mercer, Mae Questel, Cecil Roy
Votes: 34
26. Alona on the Sarong Seas (1942)
7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Popeye and Bluto are on leave in the South Seas when Princess Alona (Olive) comes surfing by in her Sarong, a bird perched on her knee. The boys are smitten and chase after her. The bird ... See full summary »
Directors: Izzy Sparber, Dave Fleischer, Dave Tendlar | Stars: Dave Barry, Margie Hines, Jack Mercer
Votes: 179
27. How Green Is My Spinach (1950)
Approved | 7 min | Family, Animation, Comedy
To finally defeat Popeye, Bluto sets out to destroy the spinach crop.
Directors: Seymour Kneitel, Thomas Johnson | Stars: Bud Collyer, Jackson Beck, Tom Ewell, Jack Mercer
Votes: 160
28. Hysterical History (1953)
Approved | 7 min | Animation, Short
An amusing look at American history, starting with Columbus' discovery of America, and touching on the formation of the original thirteen states, the Gold Rush, and several other important ... See full summary »
Directors: Izzy Sparber, Al Eugster | Stars: Jackson Beck, Jack Mercer, Mae Questel
Votes: 46
29. Hill-billing and Cooing (1956)
Approved | 6 min | Animation, Comedy, Short
Popeye and Olive are driving through hillbilly country, when a very large woman hillbilly, in search of a man, grabs Popeye. When Popeye's spinach falls out of his reach, it's up to Olive to save the day.
Directors: Seymour Kneitel, Thomas Johnson | Stars: Judy Canova, Jack Mercer, Mae Questel
Votes: 111
30. Private Eye Popeye (1954)
Approved | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Private Eye Popeye gets a call from Olive Oyl to guard a precious gem. But no sooner does he get the gem than the butler takes it (and Olive). The rest of the cartoon is spent chasing the ... See full summary »
Directors: Seymour Kneitel, Thomas Johnson | Stars: Jackson Beck, Jack Mercer, Mae Questel
Votes: 246
31. The Enchanted Square (1947)
Passed | 10 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
In this Paramount Noveltoon (production number P6-3) Police Officer Flanagan gives a little blind girl, Billie, a Raggety-Ann doll, and she is told she can see it if she uses her ... See full summary »
Directors: Seymour Kneitel, Orestes Calpini | Stars: Jackson Beck, Gwen Davies, Cecil Roy, Joyce Terry
Votes: 180
32. Lunch with a Punch (1952)
6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Popeye and Olive take his nephews on a picnic. They don't want to eat their spinach, so Popeye tells them about his school days, when Bluto repeatedly got Popeye in trouble and eventually ... See full summary »
Directors: Izzy Sparber, Al Eugster | Stars: Jackson Beck, Jack Mercer, Mae Questel
Votes: 115
33. Spooky Swabs (1957)
Approved | 6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Popeye and Olive are shipwrecked; they think they are saved when they see a ship, but what they don't realize is that the crew of the Sea Witch is all ghosts, and soon they are under attack, but they don't know from what for a while.
Directors: Izzy Sparber, Thomas Johnson | Stars: Jackson Beck, Gilbert Mack, Jack Mercer, Mae Questel
Votes: 245
34. There's Good Boos to-Night (1948)
Approved | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Casper makes friends with a fox cub. But the new friendship is threatened when a fox hunter and his two hounds come on the scene.
Directors: Izzy Sparber, Myron Waldman | Stars: Frank Gallop, Jack Mercer, Sid Raymond, Walter Tetley
Votes: 302
35. Lumberjack and Jill (1949)
TV-PG | 6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Popeye and Bluto are lumberjacks who compete for the affections of their new cook, Olive Oyl.
Directors: Seymour Kneitel, Thomas Johnson | Stars: Jackson Beck, Jack Mercer, Mae Questel
Votes: 146
36. Superman: Showdown (1942)
Approved | 8 min | Animation, Short, Action
A crook dressed as Superman commits a series of robberies. The real Superman must work fast to counter the bad publicity.
Directors: Izzy Sparber, Dave Fleischer, Steve Muffati | Stars: Joan Alexander, Jackson Beck, Jack Mercer, Carl Meyer
Votes: 805
37. Fright to the Finish (1954)
Approved | 6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Olive is reading ghost stories to the boys. Popeye scoffs; Bluto decides to take advantage of this by staging various pranks (a headless man, an animated skeleton, and a sheet-over-balloon ... See full summary »
Directors: Seymour Kneitel, Al Eugster | Stars: Jackson Beck, Jack Mercer, Mae Questel
Votes: 338
38. All's Fair at the Fair (1947)
7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Bluto, the daring hot air balloon rider, catches the eye of Olive at a carnival, much to Popeye's chagrin. Bluto manages to make Popeye look bad several times, eventually winning a ring at ... See full summary »
Directors: Seymour Kneitel, Thomas Johnson | Stars: Sid Raymond, Jackson Beck, Jack Mercer, Mae Questel
Votes: 152
39. The Mild West (1947)
7 min | Animation, Short
A series of gags and jokes that lead into a sing-a-long of "I'm An Old Cowhand".
Directors: Seymour Kneitel, Thomas Johnson | Stars: Jackson Beck, Jack Mercer, Sid Raymond
Votes: 75
40. A Haunting We Will Go (1949)
Approved | 8 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Casper the Friendly Ghost, sad that he can make no friends since everyone he meets is afraid of him, hatches an abandoned egg and becomes the emerging little duck's best friend and protector.
Directors: Seymour Kneitel, Myron Waldman | Stars: Frank Gallop, Jack Mercer, Mae Questel
Votes: 234
41. The Underground World (1943)
8 min | Animation, Short, Action
Lois Lane and an explorer set out on an expedition through an underground cavern and discover a race of hawk-men. When these creatures prepare a ritual sacrifice for the adventurous pair, Superman comes to the rescue.
Directors: Seymour Kneitel, Dave Fleischer, Nick Tafuri | Stars: Joan Alexander, Jackson Beck, Julian Noa, Lee Royce
Votes: 742
42. Land of the Lost (1948)
8 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Directors: Izzy Sparber, Myron Waldman | Stars: Jackson Beck, Jack Mercer, Mae Questel, Cecil Roy
Votes: 56
43. A Hull of a Mess (1942)
6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
In a shipyard, Popeye and Bluto compete in each building a ship for a potential exclusive military contract.
Directors: Izzy Sparber, Al Eugster | Stars: Dave Barry, Jack Mercer
Votes: 163
44. For Better or Nurse (1945)
7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
The boys see lovely nurse Olive pass by and follow her to her hospital. She throws them out, so they scheme to hurt themselves enough to get hospitalized, with no luck. Bluto gets a wall to... See full summary »
Directors: Izzy Sparber, Dave Tendlar | Stars: Floyd Buckley, Jackson Beck, Mae Questel, Harry Welch
Votes: 159
45. Superman: Eleventh Hour (I) (1942)
Approved | 8 min | Animation, Short, Action
While Clark Kent is in wartime Japan, Superman becomes a saboteur.
Directors: Dan Gordon, Willard Bowsky, Dave Fleischer | Stars: Joan Alexander, Jackson Beck, Jack Mercer, Lee Royce
Votes: 799
46. Boo Moon (1953)
Approved | 8 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Casper emerges from a subway station, following a crowd of scared strangers. He encounters a man saying "see the wonders of the moon for ten cents," and offering a sight through a telescope... See full summary »
Directors: Seymour Kneitel, Izzy Sparber, Myron Waldman | Stars: Jackson Beck, Jack Mercer, Sid Raymond, Allen Swift
Votes: 246
47. Bored of Education (1946)
Approved | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Lulu answers wrong on a history quiz after cheating off of Tubby. While sitting in the corner and wearing a dunce cap Lulu falls asleep and dreams of chasing Tubby through history to get back at him.
Directors: Bill Tytla, Nick Tafuri | Stars: Gwen Davies, Jack Mercer, Mae Questel, Cecil Roy
Votes: 109
48. Suddenly It's Spring (1944)
Passed | 10 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
In this longer cartoon, Raggedy Ann's little girl mistress is seriously ill and needs sunlight to recover. Raggedy Ann sets off on a mission to the sun and other elements to make Winter end early. works a minor miracle, with the help of the elements.
Director: Seymour Kneitel | Stars: Joan Alexander, Jackson Beck, Jack Mercer, Cecil Roy
Votes: 112
49. Popeye's Mirthday (1953)
6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Olive is preparing a birthday party for Popeye. He arrives too soon, and she assigns his nephews (only three in this picture) to keep him out until she's ready. They do this in their usual creative ways.
Directors: Seymour Kneitel, Thomas Johnson | Stars: Jack Mercer, Mae Questel
Votes: 98
50. W'ere on Our Way to Rio (1944)
Approved | 8 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Popeye and Bluto sing the title song on their way to Rio riding on the back of a donkey. In Rio, they visit a nightclub, where the featured singer/dancer is, of course, Olive Oyl. Both of ... See full summary »
Directors: Izzy Sparber, James Tyer | Stars: Dave Barry, Jack Mercer
Votes: 162