Shanghaied Shipmates (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1936, Shanghaied Shipmates is an animation film directed by Jack King, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. Porky and some of his fellow sailors are on shore leave in a bar. A pirate captain discovers that his own crew has jumped ship and forces everyone in the bar to become his crew. The captain treats the crew badly, particularly denying them food (eating the meat off bones, then passing them only the bones). The crew mutinies after a week; the captain tries to fend them off with a cannon, but ends up sending himself into the explosives stores.
Who’s in it. Shanghaied Shipmates stars Joe Dougherty as Porky Pig (voice) and Billy Bletcher as Ship's Captain - Shipmate (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Shanghaied Shipmates 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 Shanghaied Shipmates page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shanghaied Shipmates tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shanghaied Shipmates (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shanghaied Shipmates change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shanghaied Shipmates worth watching?
- Shanghaied Shipmates holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shanghaied Shipmates?
- Shanghaied Shipmates stars Joe Dougherty and Billy Bletcher.
- When was Shanghaied Shipmates released?
- Shanghaied Shipmates was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.