The Spinach Roadster

The Spinach Roadster

The Spinach Roadster

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The Spinach Roadster

1936

0h 6m

6.6(8 votes)

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Comedy

Overview

Popeye drives up to take Olive for a ride, but Bluto in his much fancier car does what he can to spoil their jaunt.

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3 members

Acting

Jack Mercer

Popeye (voice) (uncredited)

Jack Mercer

Acting

Mae Questel

Olive Oyl (voice) (uncredited)

Mae Questel

Acting

Gus Wicke

Bluto (voice) (uncredited)

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