The House Builder Upper (1938)
*** 1/2 (out of 4)
Popeye and Wimpy are volunteer firefighters who are rushing to the scene of a fire. Once there they realize it's Olive Oyl and her house is a complete loss so they decide to build her a new one.
THE HOUSE BULDER-UPPER is a very, very rare Popeye short in regards to the lack of violence. The series is loved by so many because of the fast-action and often violent fights that would break out but that is missing here. Instead of fighting we're given some pretty fun and creative scenes of Popeye and Wimpy trying to build a house without too much success. One highlight is when Wimpy pants himself into a corner and has to find a way out of the house. Another fun moment happens when Wimpy builds a door that's led into a brick wall. Fans of the series will enjoy the musical nature and charm of this short.