Pre-Hysterical Man (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1948, Pre-Hysterical Man is a comedy and animation film directed by Seymour Kneitel, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. Popeye and Olive are atop the highest peak in Yellowstone Park; Olive falls off into a deep hole, where a caveman and dinosaur are still living. Olive almost ends up in the dinosaur, but the caveman (longing for a woman) saves her. Olive falls for him, but Popeye, noticing Olive's absence, comes down and saves her from the caveman. They fight it out; the caveman stuffs Popeye into a not-quite-empty spinach can and feeds him to the dinosaur, but of course, Popeye breaks out and wins the day.
Who’s in it. Pre-Hysterical Man stars Jack Mercer as Popeye / Caveman (voice) (uncredited) and Mae Questel as Olive Oyl (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Pre-Hysterical Man sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pre-Hysterical Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pre-Hysterical Man tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pre-Hysterical Man (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pre-Hysterical Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pre-Hysterical Man worth watching?
- Pre-Hysterical Man holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Pre-Hysterical Man?
- Pre-Hysterical Man stars Jack Mercer and Mae Questel.
- When was Pre-Hysterical Man released?
- Pre-Hysterical Man was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.