Shakespearian Spinach (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1940, Shakespearian Spinach is a comedy and animation film directed by Dave Fleischer, running about 6 minutes.
What it’s about. Popeye has replaced Bluto in the Spinach Theatre's production of Romeo and Juliet (Olive, of course), much to Bluto's surprise and dismay. Bluto does what he can to sabotage the production, like cranking up the snow and wind machines, and eventually coming onstage, even though Olive wants no part of him.
Who’s in it. Shakespearian Spinach stars Jack Mercer as Popeye (voice) (uncredited), Margie Hines as Olive Oyl (voice) (uncredited) and Pinto Colvig as Bluto (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Shakespearian Spinach has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shakespearian Spinach page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shakespearian Spinach tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shakespearian Spinach (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shakespearian Spinach change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shakespearian Spinach worth watching?
- Shakespearian Spinach holds an audience score of 4.3 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 Shakespearian Spinach?
- Shakespearian Spinach stars Jack Mercer, Margie Hines and Pinto Colvig.
- When was Shakespearian Spinach released?
- Shakespearian Spinach was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 6 minutes.