Pop-Pie a la Mode
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Directed by | Paramount Cartoon Studios (credited as Famous Studios) |
Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
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Language | English |
Pop-Pie a la Mode is a 1945 Popeye theatrical cartoon short, starring Jack Mercer as Popeye. Produced by Famous Studios and directed by Isadore Sparber, it was the 132nd cartoon in the Popeye series of theatrical cartoons released by Paramount Pictures.[1]
The cartoon has been criticized for its racist depictions of
Plot
Popeye, shipwrecked and riding a small raft, is overjoyed to come across a tropical island where Joe's Always Inn stands. He is received by Joe himself, who is in fact the king of the island's cannibal tribe. Seeing the delectable newcomer makes him visualize a meaty dish and, after Popeye is given service, Joe turns to his cookbook for ideas. To fatten him, he has the sailor rest comfortably on a hammock while being served various types of potato and starchy sweets. When a little cannibal tries to sandwich one of the guest's legs, Joe turns him away. Later, Joe says to Popeye he is to be initiated into the Secret Order of the Midnight Well.
The ceremony involves Popeye taking a hot tub bath in the island clearing, at night. Drums sounding, Popeye enters the tub – which is soon dismantled to reveal he is really in a large
Availability/Censorship
The short has not been shown on broadcast television for decades, due to the portrayal of the island natives/cannibals, although the cartoon
See also
References
- ISBN 0-8160-3831-7.
- ISBN 9781440829772. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
External links
- Pop-Pie a la Mode at IMDb