I Eats My Spinach

Popeye and Olive Oyl visit a rodeo.

Cast

William 'Billy' Costello

as Popeye (voice) (uncredited)

William Pennell

as Bluto (voice) (uncredited)

Mae Questel

as Olive Oyl (voice) (uncredited)

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