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Puttin on the Act (1940) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1940 · 6 mins · English
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- Directed by
- Dave Fleischer
- Starring
- Jack Mercer, Margie Hines
Olive hurries to show Popeye a headline announcing the return of vaudeville, and they decide to rehearse their old routine. After a brief song‑and‑dance intro, Popeye displays his strength while Olive showcases flexibility and balance. They impersonate Jimmy Durante, Stan Laurel and Groucho Marx, then finish with more feats of strength and agility.
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