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This film is the 3rd installment in a run of 3 extended length, color features of Popeye by Fleischer studios. The longest of the 3, it tells the story of Aladdin and the magic lamp with familiar characters placed into important roles. Unique characters include the Genie and the Evil Wazzir who are memorable for their goofy portrayals. Although Fleischer Studios famously used advanced 3d effects, this entry did not use them, as the run of films was meant to compete with Disney and their style at the time. Some information exists about 3d sets that were built but not released in the final version. Time has shown that Popeye Meets Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp has had surprise predictions about the future of Disney. The first foreshadowing Disney's success 60 years later with the film Aladdin, which succeeded (in part) for borrowing the visual style of competitor film The Thief and the Cobbler, much of the copying being described as a direct rip off. In another odd prediction, Popeye makes a comment seen as inappropriate later about "making love in technicolor," foreshadowing the inappropriately shaped tower in Disney's promotional art. The tower in Disney's art is said to have not been intentional and only noticed much later. The latest prediction lies in the plot, as Olive Oyl is a terrible writer, shown to be bad because she self inserts her own personality into the princess and adds her friends as characters. This is such a bad practice that she is fired at the end of the film. This is a common criticism of Disney and other studios today, and shows the tone deaf nature of studios who allow this terrible writing.

A 1936 Fleischer studio cartoon. This is one of a run of color cartoons made to compete with Disney at the time. Play Safe is a haunting movie made more terrifying by the degraded sound quality. As with many other projects, it contains full 3d scenes and appears completely anachronistic compared to contemporary cartoons of its time. The plot of the cartoon is a child who falls asleep on the train tracks and must be saved from certain death by his dog. The risk of serious death and dismemberment continues until the final moments of the film. To modern audiences, the use of animation transposed over 3d sets, moving cameras, demonic iconography, and a harsh dissonant sound track leads the cartoon to be frightening and bizarre.

An extended length Popeye short in color by Fleischer studios. One of a handful of color Popeye films from the time. The plot revolves around Popeye trying to rescue Olive from a worthy foe, Sinbad the Sailor. The production includes innovative technology including parallax effects, 3d camera tricks, and depth. Fleischer studios were ahead of their time in production, often employing visually stunning 3d effects early on in Hollywood's golden age.

The intro music for the 1940's Max Fleischer superman cartoons. Written by Sammy Timberg, the song went on to be used in the radio drama as well.

The first appearance of Mickey Mouse in 1928, Steamboat Willie is a parody of the 1928 movie Steamboat Bill Jr., and the second film based on the hit 1911 song Steamboat Bill.

This film features Marguerite Chapman, best known for playing in The Seven Year Itch.

This chilling ghost tale thematically combines a murder on shore with the mysteries of the sea, making a lighthouse a fitting place to find lost spirits. A solid example of the audience struggling to keep empathy for the anti-hero watching his life fall apart, and finally turning on him at the end.

This film had a delayed release after filming, and was released as a double feature. This is the first film role of Eddie Carmel, also known as the Jewish Giant. He was reportedly 9 feet tall, although this may be disputed.

A classic from 1956 featuring Lon Chaney Jr. Chaney has few lines in this film and is sometimes described as channeling his father's presence on silent screen in this way. Later, Chaney would do more movies with few to no lines. Sometimes this was attributed to his heavy drinking and sometimes to health issues that plagued him later in life.

This film was released a couple years after completion as a double feature. It was filmed in Colossal Cave in Arizona.

This unique scifi/horror film was a Spanish and English production starring Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee. They were familiar to audiences who loved the classic Hammer horror films. Not only does it combine the isolation of action on a train, a common theme throughout the 60's and 70's, but it was one of the earlier adaptations of the short story "Who Goes There?" which lead to the most well known John Carpenter's The Thing. Telly Savalas plays the role of Captain Kazan, an actor best known as James Bond Villain Blofeld and as detective Kojak.

A haunting ghost story that frames the psychological thriller genre decades before it became popular. The lighting, camera work, and music is praised by fans.

The first film adaptation of the story The Most Dangerous Game. Sets built for this film went on to be used for the iconic King Kong (1933). Actors from this film also went on to star in King Kong, as well as some producers/directors. This film was referenced in the Zodiac (2007) as clues to the cryptic messages.

This film is the first horror comedy in a line of 3 by director Roger Corman. It's followed by Little Shop of Horrors, which also features Dick Miller and uses the same sets.

Despite several non-mainstream films, this is Francis Ford Coppola's first serious directorial role. He was praised for being smart and professional even in a low budget production. This film features Patrick Magee, known for playing in several Stanley Kubrick films, and long time television and B Film actor William Campbell.

This Horror Comedy from 1960 went on to become a cult classic and was eventually turned into a musical. See the original featuring a young Jack Nicholson. Fouch, the man who eats plants, is played by Dick Miller. Better known by audiences as Mr. Futterman in the Gremlins franchise.