Popeye the Sailor

Ancient Fistory (1953)

19536:59theatrical shortFleischer Studiosdir. Seymour Kneitel
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Ancient Fistory is a 1953 American animated short film directed by Seymour Kneitel and starring Jack Mercer in multiple roles (including Popeye). The film was released by Paramount Pictures on January 30, 1953. It was based on a gender-reversed parody of the fairy tale Cinderella and a possible inspiration for the 1960 film Cinderfella starring Jerry Lewis.

Synopsis adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA. Streaming from the Internet Archive.

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Where can I watch Ancient Fistory for free?

Ancient Fistory streams free on CARTOON REWIND, with no ads, no account and no algorithm. Press play and it runs straight through, all 6:59 of it.

What year is Ancient Fistory from?

Ancient Fistory dates from 1953, produced by Fleischer Studios, part of the Popeye the Sailor series.

Is Ancient Fistory in the public domain?

This copy is served from the Internet Archive, where it is held as public domain material. Theatrical shorts lapsed into the public domain in large numbers, which is why so much classic animation can be streamed freely and legally.