The Spinach Overture

The Spinach Overture (1935)

Genres - Comedy, Music  |   Release Date - Dec 7, 1935 (USA - Unknown)  |   Run Time - 8 min.  |   Countries - United States  |   MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Hal Erickson

It's a real battle of the bands when Popeye's rag-tag symphony orchestra (including Olive Oyl on harp and Wimpy on percussion) shares rehearsal space with "The Great Maestro" Bluto and his army of long-haired musicians. At first, Popeye is clearly outclassed by Bluto, who not only wields a mean baton but also accompanies himself on violin and piano. But after a healthy dose of spinach, Popeye is instantly transformed into a musical virtuoso. Showing off his newly acquired skills by playing the piano with his fingers, toes and elbows, Popeye wraps things up by literally "socking over" a spirited orchestral rendition of Von Suppe's "Poet and Peasant Overture".