The Man on the Flying Trapeze (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1934, The Man on the Flying Trapeze is a comedy and animation film directed by Dave Fleischer, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. Popeye comes to ask Olive out, but finds she's gone off with the title character. Popeye goes to the circus (ringmaster Wimpy) looking for her, to find she's part of the act; an aerial battle ensues.
Who’s in it. The Man on the Flying Trapeze stars William 'Billy' Costello as Popeye (voice) (uncredited), William Pennell as Jules Leotard (voice) (uncredited) and Mae Questel as Olive Oyl / Nana Oyl (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Man on the Flying Trapeze 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 The Man on the Flying Trapeze page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man on the Flying Trapeze tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man on the Flying Trapeze (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Man on the Flying Trapeze change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Man on the Flying Trapeze worth watching?
- The Man on the Flying Trapeze holds an audience score of 6.7 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 The Man on the Flying Trapeze?
- The Man on the Flying Trapeze stars William 'Billy' Costello, William Pennell and Mae Questel.
- When was The Man on the Flying Trapeze released?
- The Man on the Flying Trapeze was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.