Popeye – A Haul in One (1956) Popeye and Bluto team up as movers, but their rivalry turns a simple job into chaotic competition. Director: Izzy Sparber, Al Eugster Screenplay by: Larz Bourne, Joe Stultz, Bill Turner Produced by: Famous Studios Starring: Jackson Beck as Bluto (voice) Jack Mercer as Popeye (voice) Mae Questel as Olive Oyl (voice) Production Company: Famous Studios Distributed by: Paramount Pictures Release Date: 1956 Runtime: Approximately 6 minutes Country: United States Language: English Genres: Animation, Comedy, Family ------------------------------------------------------------ Synopsis - Popeye and Bluto, surprisingly working together, run a moving company and arrive at Olive Oyl’s apartment to help her relocate. - As soon as they see Olive, their competitive nature kicks in, and they begin trying to outdo each other in packing and carrying her belongings. - Popeye’s efficiency frustrates Bluto, who resorts to sabotage, throwing Olive’s furniture out the window. - Popeye catches everything effortlessly, but Bluto escalates the conflict by trapping Popeye in a folding table. - After eating his spinach, Popeye turns the tables—literally—on Bluto, defeating him and securing Olive’s favor. ------------------------------------------------------------ Key Themes & Highlights - Classic Popeye Rivalry The cartoon showcases the ongoing battle between Popeye and Bluto, filled with slapstick humor. - Fast-Paced Comedy The exaggerated antics and physical humor make this short a lively and entertaining watch. - Public Domain Status *A Haul in One* is widely available due to its public domain status. - Technicolor Animation One of the later Popeye cartoons, featuring vibrant color animation. ------------------------------------------------------------ Trivia - This cartoon is a color remake of "Let’s Get Movin’" (1936), originally produced by Fleischer Studios. - It was one of the last Popeye cartoons released under the Famous Studios banner before the transition to Paramount Cartoon Studios. - Some public domain versions replace the original Paramount logo with the a.a.p. logo. - The cartoon was featured in the first-person shooter video game "The Darkness" as one of ten Popeye shorts available to watch. ------------------------------------------------------------ Hashtags #PopeyeCartoon #AHaulInOne #ClassicAnimation #BlutoVsPopeye #OliveOyl #PublicDomainCartoon #FamousStudios #TechnicolorAnimation #ParamountPictures #VintageCartoons