Ancient Fistory (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1953, Ancient Fistory is a comedy, family and animation film directed by Seymour Kneitel, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. It's the middle ages (sort of); Popeye is working in Bluto's Beanery. Bluto is going to the ball where Princess Olive will choose her mate. Popeye's fairy godpappy appears and it's a reverse Cinderella story, with a car created from a can of spinach.
Who’s in it. Ancient Fistory stars Jack Mercer as Popeye / Fairy Godfather / Announcer / Bull (voice) (uncredited), Jackson Beck as Bluto (voice) (uncredited), Wilhelm Von Hohenzollern as Trumpeter and Mae Questel as Olive Oyl (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Ancient Fistory 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 Ancient Fistory page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ancient Fistory tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ancient Fistory (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ancient Fistory change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ancient Fistory worth watching?
- Ancient Fistory holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ancient Fistory?
- Ancient Fistory stars Jack Mercer, Jackson Beck, Wilhelm Von Hohenzollern and Mae Questel.
- When was Ancient Fistory released?
- Ancient Fistory was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.