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Flies Ain't Human

  • 1941
  • Approved
  • 6m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
216
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Flies Ain't Human (1941)
AnimationComedyFamilyShort

Popeye is trying to take a nap, but he's plagued by house flies that keep landing on him. He gets rid of most of them, but one in particular seems bent on making Popeye's life miserable, par... Read allPopeye is trying to take a nap, but he's plagued by house flies that keep landing on him. He gets rid of most of them, but one in particular seems bent on making Popeye's life miserable, particularly after Popeye makes the mistake of flicking it into a can of spinach.Popeye is trying to take a nap, but he's plagued by house flies that keep landing on him. He gets rid of most of them, but one in particular seems bent on making Popeye's life miserable, particularly after Popeye makes the mistake of flicking it into a can of spinach.

  • Directors
    • Dave Fleischer
    • Thomas Johnson
  • Writer
    • Eric St. Clair
  • Stars
    • Jack Mercer
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    216
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Dave Fleischer
      • Thomas Johnson
    • Writer
      • Eric St. Clair
    • Stars
      • Jack Mercer
    • 5User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Cast1

    Jack Mercer
    Jack Mercer
    • Popeye
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
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    • Directors
      • Dave Fleischer
      • Thomas Johnson
    • Writer
      • Eric St. Clair
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    • Trivia
      Popeye's home is seen here. It sports historically accurate décor, with a modern icebox, stone fireplace, corner bric-a-brac shelf (with tchotchkes), and framed wall art.
    • Quotes
      • Popeye: Don't get saucy with that saucer.
    • Alternate versions
      Also available in a computer colorized version.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Popeye Show: Morning, Noon and Night Club/Flies Ain't Human/Parlez Vous Woo (2002)
    • Soundtracks
      Jingle Bells
      (uncredited)

      Written by James Pierpont

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    Details

    • Release date
      • April 4, 1941 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Nieludzkie muchy
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Fleischer Studios
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 6m
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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