Puttin on the Act (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1940, Puttin on the Act is a comedy and animation film directed by Dave Fleischer, running about 6 minutes.
What it’s about. Olive rushes over to show Popeye the headline: Vaudeville is coming back. They agree to rehearse their old act. After a brief song-and-dance intro, the act begins: Popeye demonstrating his strength while Olive displays her flexibility and balance; impersonations of Jimmy Durante, Stan Laurel and Groucho Marx; and the last act, more feats of strength and agility.
Who’s in it. Puttin on the Act stars Jack Mercer as Popeye (voice) (uncredited) and Margie Hines as Olive Oyl (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Puttin on the Act 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 Puttin on the Act page.
If you liked it. Fans of Puttin on the Act tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Puttin on the Act (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Puttin on the Act change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Puttin on the Act worth watching?
- Puttin on the Act holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Puttin on the Act?
- Puttin on the Act stars Jack Mercer and Margie Hines.
- When was Puttin on the Act released?
- Puttin on the Act was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 6 minutes.