26 Jan 1934
Palooka
Joe Palooka is a naive young man whose father Pete was a champion boxer, but his lifestyle caused Joe's mother Mayme to leave him and to take young Joe to the country to raise him.
Let's You and Him Fight
Bluto is the boxing champ, Popeye his challenger, Wimpy the timekeeper. Popeye is pounded mercilessly until Olive comes by with a can of spinach.
Top Billed Cast
William 'Billy' Costello Popeye (voice) (uncredited)
William Pennell Bluto (voice) (uncredited)
Bonnie Poe Olive Oyl (voice) (uncredited)
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