A Date to Skate

A Date to Skate

1938 · 7 min · ★ 6.0 · Animation, Comedy

Popeye takes Olive roller skating in a rink. She's never skated before, so he has to teach her, and she's not a quick learner. Before long Olive ends up outside the rink, rolling wildly out of control.

Directed by Dave Fleischer

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Cast

Jack Mercer Popeye (voice) (uncredited)
Mae Questel Olive Oyl (voice) (uncredited)

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