I Wanna Be a Life Guard

Jun 26, 1936

0h 6m

★ 7.0

Overview

Popeye applies for a lifeguard job when he sees Olive in the pool, but Bluto also wants the job (and Olive). The manager, Wimpy, asks them to demonstrate their skills in a contest. Popeye does well, until Bluto demonstrates lifesaving and first aid on him.

Genres

Animation

Comedy

Production Companies

Fleischer Studios

I Wanna Be a Life Guard Trailers

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Cast

Wimpy (voice) (uncredited)

Lou Fleischer

Popeye (voice) (uncredited)

Jack Mercer

Olive Oyl (voice) (uncredited)

Mae Questel

Bluto (voice) (uncredited)

Gus Wicke

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