Beware of Barnacle Bill (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1935, Beware of Barnacle Bill is a comedy and animation film directed by Dave Fleischer, running about 6 minutes.
What it’s about. To the classic tune of "Barnacle Bill the Sailor", Olive explains that she can't marry Popeye because she's in love with Barnacle Bill (an unusually large Bluto), who then comes by and proceeds to pound Popeye (until he eats his spinach, of course).
Who’s in it. Beware of Barnacle Bill stars William 'Billy' Costello as Popeye (voice) (uncredited), Mae Questel as Olive Oyl (voice) (uncredited) and William Pennell as Bluto / Barnacle Bill (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Beware of Barnacle Bill has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beware of Barnacle Bill page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beware of Barnacle Bill tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beware of Barnacle Bill (1935)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Beware of Barnacle Bill change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Beware of Barnacle Bill worth watching?
- Beware of Barnacle Bill holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beware of Barnacle Bill?
- Beware of Barnacle Bill stars William 'Billy' Costello, Mae Questel and William Pennell.
- When was Beware of Barnacle Bill released?
- Beware of Barnacle Bill was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 6 minutes.