Popeye the Sailor Season 13 Episode 12 Popeye Makes A Movie
- April 11, 2017
Popeye Makes A Movie is the twelfth episode of the thirteenth season of the animated television show Popeye. The episode features Popeye, the spinach-eating sailor, who has decided to make his own movie. Popeye enlists the help of his friends, Olive Oyl, Swee'pea, and Wimpy, in his venture to showcase his skills as a filmmaker.
The episode begins with Popeye coming up with the idea of making a movie after watching a film at the local theatre. Despite being unsure of how to make a movie, Popeye is determined to give it a try. He shares his plan with Olive Oyl, who agrees to be his leading lady in the film.
As they begin working on the film, Popeye finds himself struggling with various challenges. He does not have enough money to rent proper equipment, and his initial attempts at shooting the film do not go as planned. His friends, Wimpy and Swee'pea, try to help him out by volunteering to act in the film, but this only adds to the chaos.
Popeye eventually learns how to use the camera and writes a script for the movie. He starts filming, but things still do not go smoothly. One scene is ruined when Olive Oyl's hair catches on fire due to a mishap involving special effects. Nevertheless, Popeye perseveres and continues to shoot the movie.
The episode also features Bluto, Popeye's nemesis, who wants to sabotage the film. Bluto tries to disrupt the filming by stealing Popeye's camera and hiding in the rafters to drop props on the actors. However, Popeye is quick to catch on and takes measures to protect his film.
Despite numerous setbacks, Popeye manages to complete the film and is excited to premiere it at the local theatre. However, the screening does not go as planned, as the film is poorly received by the audience. Popeye is dejected, thinking that his movie is a failure. However, his friends encourage him, stating that it was remarkable for Popeye to even try and make a film and that a few mistakes only make it more unique.
In the end, Olive Oyl helps to showcase the film's charm by bringing it to an art festival, in which the audience loves the movie. The episode ends with Popeye being happy and proud of his achievement, having successfully completed something new and different.
Popeye Makes a Movie is a fun-filled and heartwarming episode that showcases Popeye's perseverance and creativity. It also highlights the importance of friendship and believing in oneself, even when things do not go as planned. Fans of Popeye are sure to enjoy this sweet and entertaining episode.