Rufle's drawing style in some Popeye cartoons comes very close to that of John Gentilella's (known as Johnny Gent by his peers). During an interview I did with Johnny I asked him about Rufle, noting that I had observed that similarity. Johnny told me when Rufle started on Popeye he had tutored Rufle on drawing the characters. (there's nothing like learning from the best) Even though there are superficial similarities, Rufle could not match the flair and style of Gentilella's drawing and animation.
Symphony in Spinach - 1948
A Balmy Swami - 1949
Silly Hillbilly - 1949
How Green is My Spinach? - 1950
How Green is My Spinach - 1950
Beach Peach - 1950
Popeye Makes a Movie - 1950
Popeye Makes a Movie - 1950
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I think Rufle's drawing style in Popeye makes the cartoons interesting and muchly cute but tough, it was i think the last years of great Popeye and Famous theatrical cartoons.
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