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The House Builder-Upper
The House Builder-Upper

The House Builder-Upper

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AnimationComedyFamily

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When Olive Oyl's house burns down, firefighters Popeye and Wimpy decide to build her a new house.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

6 mins

Rating

6.5/10

Release Date

18 March 1938

Country

United States of America

Cast

Jack Mercer

Jack Mercer

Popeye (voice) (uncredited)

Mae Questel

Mae Questel

Olive Oyl (voice) (uncredited)

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