I had always wondered when Popeye started his animated career, until I've watched this cartoon online. I found out that this short was intended as a test cartoon to see if Popeye could work as an animated character. He was originally a character from a comic strip by a guy named E. C. Segar. This cartoon combines my two favorite cartoon characters coming together - Betty Boop and Popeye the Sailor. Even though Betty's appearance is more of a cameo than a full-time character in this cartoon. And also, this cartoon is really part of the Betty Boop series.
The only thing that bothers me about this cartoon, is Olive Oyl's voice; I really didn't like it. I really prefer Mae Questel's take on Olive, but I got to bear with what they got. My favorite scene is when Betty and Popeye do the hula on stage.
The only thing that bothers me about this cartoon, is Olive Oyl's voice; I really didn't like it. I really prefer Mae Questel's take on Olive, but I got to bear with what they got. My favorite scene is when Betty and Popeye do the hula on stage.