Fright to the Finish (1954): cast, story & where to watch

1954 · Film · ★ 6.6

Fright to the Finish poster

Released in 1954, Fright to the Finish is a comedy and animation film directed by Seymour Kneitel, running about 6 minutes.

What it’s about. Olive is reading ghost stories to the boys. Popeye scoffs; Bluto decides to take advantage of this by staging various pranks (a headless man, an animated skeleton, and a sheet-over-balloon ghost). He pins the blame on Popeye and then goes to comfort Olive. Popeye retaliates by turning invisible, thanks to a jar of vanishing cream.

Who’s in it. Fright to the Finish stars Jack Mercer as Popeye (voice) (uncredited), Mae Questel as Olive Oyl (voice) (uncredited) and Jackson Beck as Bluto (voice) (uncredited).

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Fright to the Finish 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 Fright to the Finish page.

If you liked it. Fans of Fright to the Finish tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Fright to the Finish (1954)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fright to the Finish change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Fright to the Finish worth watching?
Fright to the Finish 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 Fright to the Finish?
Fright to the Finish stars Jack Mercer, Mae Questel and Jackson Beck.
When was Fright to the Finish released?
Fright to the Finish was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 6 minutes.