Tar with a Star

Tar with a Star

Tar with a Star

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Tar with a Star

1949

0h 7m

7.5(2 votes)

Animation

Comedy

Western

Overview

Gunfights are diminishing the population (1864- for the time being) in the tough Western town of Cactus Corners.

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Cast & Crew

3 members

Acting

Jackson Beck

Bluto (voice) (uncredited)

Jackson Beck

Acting

Jack Mercer

Popeye (voice) (uncredited)

Jack Mercer

Acting

Mae Questel

Olive Oyl (voice) (uncredited)

Mae Questel

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