Stealin Aint Honest

About This Movie

So, 'Stealin Aint Honest' from 1940 is one of those quirky gems in the animation genre. You get that classic Popeye vibe with all the familiar slapstick and mischief, featuring Olive Oyl and Bluto in a race for gold. The pacing is brisk, keeping you engaged, and the animation style captures that lovely hand-drawn feel of the era. The humor is simple but effective, and Bluto's antics are just the right amount of over-the-top. It’s interesting how the themes of greed and deception play out in such a lighthearted manner, giving it an almost ironic twist that feels very much of its time. It’s certainly not the most well-known Popeye short, but it has a certain charm that stands out.

This short film is part of the early Popeye series, which has become quite collectible over the years. Originally released on 16mm and later on VHS, it's less common to find on DVD, making it a bit of a rarity for collectors searching for pre-war animation. Due to its unique blend of humor and animation style, it garners interest among those who appreciate the history of cartooning and the evolution of character-driven storytelling.