A Balmy Swami (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film
Released in 1949, A Balmy Swami is a comedy and animation film directed by Izzy Sparber, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. Popeye and Olive are taking in a variety show. Popeye enjoys the juggling seal very much, but he's followed by magician/hypnotist Bluto. Bluto spots Olive in her luxury box and immediate makes plans. First, he humiliates Popeye with a series of magic tricks. Next, he hypnotizes Olive, but while she's walking toward Bluto in a trance, Popeye points her the other way and goes after Bluto himself. Meanwhile, Olive has walked out the stage door and onto a construction site, and the boys race to save her. Popeye's efforts are hampered by Bluto's magic, like the instant brick wall he builds. Bluto awakens her, and she attacks him and then panics. Popeye throws her a hook to save her; it does, but it crashes through a window, bringing a piano (!) out with it. The piano crashes on the building, and Olive is catapulted by the strings to a distant platform. Another race to save her. As Popeye is trapped in a plummeting elevator, he breaks out the spinach.
Who’s in it. A Balmy Swami stars Jackson Beck as Bluto (voice) (uncredited), Jack Mercer as Popeye (voice) (uncredited) and Mae Questel as Olive Oyl (voice) (uncredited).
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Balmy Swami page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Balmy Swami tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Balmy Swami (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Balmy Swami change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in A Balmy Swami?
- A Balmy Swami stars Jackson Beck, Jack Mercer and Mae Questel.
- When was A Balmy Swami released?
- A Balmy Swami was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.