Rocket to Mars

Rocket to Mars

1946 · 7 min · ★ 6.7 · Animation, Science Fiction

Popeye and Olive are touring a museum when they accidentally launch a rocketship to Mars. Olive escapes, but Popeye gets to Mars, where he is attacked (by a group led by Bluto) that was preparing to invade Earth. Fortunately, Popeye has a can of spinach handy, so he can save the Earth (turning most of the Martian war apparatus into amusement park rides).

Directed by Bill Tytla · Written by Bill Turner

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