Service with a Guile (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1946, Service with a Guile is an animation film directed by Bill Tytla, running about 6 minutes.
What it’s about. Olive runs a service station. The admiral pulls in and asks Olive to put some air in his tire, as he heads off to a cigar store. Meanwhile, the boys stop by on a 24-hour leave, and start to be "helpful" - which of course means that the tire, then the entire car, are in serious trouble. Not that Popeye doesn't do some amazing things to save the car; he carries it, atop a hoist, to the top of a very tall building under construction, then outruns it as it falls, and catches it, unscathed; the car is demolished, however, when Bluto snatches the hoist away and lets the car fall the remaining couple of meters onto Popeye. Spinach time: He manages to rebuild the car, apparently good as new, in the time it takes the admiral to walk back from the cigar store, so Bluto shoves him away to take credit. But the car falls to pieces when it's started, and the admiral puts Bluto on rust-scraping duty as Popeye and Olive float by in a rowboat.
Who’s in it. Service with a Guile stars Harry Welch as Popeye (voice), Mae Questel as Olive Oyl (voice) and Jackson Beck as Bluto (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Service with a Guile sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Service with a Guile page.
If you liked it. Fans of Service with a Guile tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Service with a Guile (1946)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Service with a Guile change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Service with a Guile worth watching?
- Service with a Guile holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Service with a Guile?
- Service with a Guile stars Harry Welch, Mae Questel and Jackson Beck.
- When was Service with a Guile released?
- Service with a Guile was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 6 minutes.