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Protek the Weakerist

Protek the Weakerist

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Protek the Weakerist

1937

0h 7m

7.6(5 votes)

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Overview

Olive asks Popeye to walk her dog Fluffy, but Popeye is embarrassed because Fluffy is as weak looking as the name implies. Sure enough, when Bluto and his bulldog come by, the dogs (and their owners) get in a fight.

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3 featured cast members

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Jack Mercer

Jack Mercer

Popeye

Mae Questel

Mae Questel

Olive Oyl

Gus Wicke

Bluto

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Directed by: Dave Fleischer

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