0:061. Other
Model synopsis: The beat shows the production company logo for Associated Artists Productions with cartoon characters. No people, dialogue, or events are depicted beyond the static title card.
No renewal found Free in the US since 1 January 1983, on the registry's reading: registration LP4148 of 1954 by Paramount Pictures Corp was not renewed in the volumes searched. Record.
108 shots over 6:32, read from the Internet Archive copy popeye_private_eye_popeye (popeye_private_eye_popeye_512kb.mp4, 320×240, 29.97 fps). Shot boundaries by PySceneDetect's adaptive detector; each frame links to the Archive's player at that second. Registry dossier: Private Eye Popeye No renewal found. JSON
Measurements: colour film on its keyframes (108 of 108 shots judged colour), average shot 3.6s long, a frontal face detected in 5% of keyframes. Shots are detected automatically and each is represented by its midpoint frame.
Released 1954 (Internet Archive).
52 beats in 32 sequences, cut automatically at shot boundaries scored on picture change, pauses in speech, topic shifts, on-screen text and cutting rhythm (each beat says why it starts where it does). Each is annotated by a vision-language model from four sampled frames and the transcript lines in it, as observations with evidence; anything the frames and lines do not support is left null. Machine annotation (Qwen/Qwen3-VL-235B-A22B-Instruct), checked automatically: quotes must be verbatim, names must be spoken, "visible" events are sampled to a second model. 52 of 52 beats annotated, 52 passed the checks, 0 flagged.
Passages cut at shot boundaries and annotated by a machine from four sampled frames and the transcript lines in them. Each beat says why it starts where it does and what was checked; sequences are visual groups, not scenes.
0:06Model synopsis: The beat shows the production company logo for Associated Artists Productions with cartoon characters. No people, dialogue, or events are depicted beyond the static title card.
Model synopsis: The beat displays title cards for the 1954 animated film PRIVATE EYE POPEYE, listing crew credits and copyright information. No characters or actions are depicted, only static text on a dark background.
Model synopsis: The beat shows the film's title card for 'PRIVATE EYE POPEYE' within a magnifying glass graphic, with copyright text below. No people, actions, or locations are depicted beyond the on-screen text and graphic.
Model synopsis: A private eye named Popeye is shown at his desk, answering a telephone call. He is wearing a yellow suit and a hat, and speaks into the receiver while holding a pipe.
Named: Popeye (t:0:31). 1 person observed.
“Private eye Popeye.” 0:31 · “At your service.” 0:32
0:39Model synopsis: A cartoon character in a yellow suit sits at a desk in an office, holding a telephone receiver. The office contains papers, a skull, and framed pictures on the wall.
1 person observed.
Model synopsis: A cartoon detective in a yellow suit sits at a desk holding a telephone receiver, then dives to the floor as if dodging something. The office contains a typewriter, papers, and a window showing a city skyline.
1 person observed.
0:59Model synopsis: A large, ornate house with a turret stands beside a sidewalk under a partly cloudy sky. A utility pole and distant city skyline are visible, with no people or moving objects shown.
1:13Model synopsis: A cartoon character in a yellow uniform stands on a porch, holding a green bottle and gesturing toward a door. The background shows a city skyline and trees under a blue sky.
1 person observed.
1:20Model synopsis: A cartoon character in a yellow shirt and hat runs out of a wooden door onto a porch. The background shows a city skyline and trees under a bright sky.
1 person observed.
1:21Model synopsis: A cartoon character in a yellow shirt and brown pants leans out of a doorway onto a porch with a city skyline visible in the background. No dialogue or on-screen text is present in this beat.
1 person observed.
Model synopsis: A butler stands in a hallway as a character in a sailor outfit enters a room. A line of dialogue indicates someone is expected.
2 people observed.
1:35Model synopsis: A woman in a yellow top and dark skirt fires a large pistol at a purple safe. The safe is on wheels and the background is a plain wall with a shadow.
1 person observed.
Model synopsis: A man in a yellow suit and a woman in a yellow top are in a room with a large safe; the man introduces himself as private eye Popeye. The woman reacts with surprise and then appears to plead with him while holding a banana.
Named: Popeye (t:1:42). 2 people observed.
“Stop! Stop!” 1:36 · “Oh!” 1:40
1:53Model synopsis: A woman in a yellow top and dark skirt crouches beside a large safe, turning its dial. The setting appears to be an interior room with wooden paneling and a potted plant visible.
1 person observed.
1:55Model synopsis: A cartoon character in a yellow suit and deerstalker hat is shown in a close-up, holding a pipe. The background is a wooden-paneled wall.
1 person observed.
1:57Model synopsis: A cartoon character in a yellow shirt crouches beside a large dark cabinet, reaching toward its lower section. The setting appears to be an interior room with a potted plant visible in the background.
1 person observed.
1:58Model synopsis: A cartoon character in a yellow shirt and dark skirt crouches beside a large dark cabinet, reaching into it with one hand while gesturing with the other. The scene is indoors, with a potted plant visible in the background.
1 person observed.
Model synopsis: A woman in a yellow top holds a pink piggy bank while a man in a detective hat reacts. Another man in a suit is seen holding a small object near a window at night. No names are spoken in the provided transcript.
3 people observed.
“Guard this precious stone with your life.” 1:58 · “Hmm, that's quite a rock you got there. Huh?” 2:11
2:22Model synopsis: A cartoon character in a sailor outfit raises his arms while another character in dark clothing runs past him in a dimly lit interior space with barrels and crates. No dialogue or on-screen text is present in this beat.
2 people observed.
Model synopsis: A chase occurs inside a building where a large man in a butler's uniform flees while being pursued. A smaller man in a suit shouts after him, and the butler is later seen running down a hallway and hiding behind a door.
Named: butler (t:2:24). 3 people observed.
“Just as I thought. It's the butler.” 2:24 · “Come back here, you crook!” 2:28
Model synopsis: A man lies on the floor in a room with brick and wood paneling; two men are shown in a red airplane, one of whom is later seen flying beside it. A line from the transcript states, 'I arrest you in the name of the law.'
3 people observed.
3:05Model synopsis: A cartoon character is shown on a yellow beam against a blue sky. No dialogue or on-screen text is present in this beat.
1 person observed.
Model synopsis: Two animated characters interact at an outdoor cafe named 'CAFE de PARIS' with the Eiffel Tower visible in the background. One character, in a top hat, appears to be confronting or attacking the other, who holds a menu, while a voice says 'You're on air, monsieur. Where to, monsieur? Going up.'
2 people observed.
“You're on air, monsieur. Where to, monsieur? Going up.” 3:18
3:28Model synopsis: A cartoon character pushes a colorful taxi on a city street. The scene is set during the day with buildings and trees in the background.
1 person observed.
3:30Model synopsis: Two animated characters are seated inside a vehicle; one wears a top hat and monocle, the other a blue coat and hat. The window shows a cityscape outside.
2 people observed.
3:33Model synopsis: A man in a purple coat and top hat peers through a doorway at another man in a blue coat and yellow hat who is holding a suitcase. The scene is set inside a vehicle with windows showing a city skyline.
2 people observed.
3:35Model synopsis: The Eiffel Tower is depicted in an animated scene with a river and cityscape in the background. No people or dialogue are visible or audible in this beat.
3:39Model synopsis: A cartoon character in a purple coat and hat points at a building entrance under a bridge. The scene includes a clock on the wall and a distant building visible through the bridge structure.
1 person observed.
3:42Model synopsis: A cartoon man in a green uniform stands in a doorway while another man in a purple cape runs past him on a sidewalk under a bridge. A clock on the wall shows the time as approximately 10:10.
2 people observed.
3:43Model synopsis: A man in a green uniform stands in a doorway holding a white object while another man in a purple cape runs past him under a bridge. The scene is set outdoors near a building with a clock and a metal bridge structure.
2 people observed.
3:45Model synopsis: A cartoon character in a top hat and cape rides a motorcycle on a paved street. The background includes a monument, lampposts, and trees.
1 person observed.
Model synopsis: A cartoon character in a top hat speaks to a dog near a 'FIRST AID' sign, then another character appears and gestures. The scene ends with the top-hat character standing on a snowy peak while a small vehicle burns nearby. A map showing Paris and Switzerland is shown at the start of the beat.
3 people observed.
4:22Model synopsis: A pink curtain is shown with water droplets falling from above onto a white, fluffy object. No people, dialogue, or identifiable location are visible in the frame.
4:29Model synopsis: A cartoon character resembling a snowman with a detective hat and pipe stands in a desert landscape. No dialogue or on-screen text is present in this beat.
1 person observed.
4:36Model synopsis: A single frame shows a small orange flower with a green stem lying on a reddish-brown surface next to two light-colored rectangular blocks. No people, dialogue, or movement are visible in this beat.
4:39Model synopsis: A single frame shows a stylized interior with a red rose on a white surface and a shadowed silhouette above. No people, dialogue, or time indicators are visible.
4:40Model synopsis: A cartoon man in a purple cape and tuxedo holds a red rose while walking. The scene is an interior with plain walls and no visible windows or clocks.
1 person observed.
4:44Model synopsis: A character in a red robe stands in an arched doorway above a large wooden structure, while another character in a dark hat looks up from below. The setting appears to be an interior space with decorative arches and curtains.
2 people observed.
Model synopsis: A character in a purple cloak speaks to a robed figure indoors, then the scene cuts to an outdoor market with produce carts, where a yellow-clad character leans over a cart with greenery. A sign with Arabic script is visible near the cart.
3 people observed.
“A present for you, Princess. I arrest you in the name of a...” 4:48
5:17Model synopsis: A cartoon character resembling Popeye, wearing a yellow shirt and a hat, holds a green object and a mug while leaning over a surface. No dialogue or on-screen text is present in this beat.
1 person observed.
5:17Model synopsis: A cartoon character with a beard and hat leans over a wooden railing, looking down. The scene is a close-up shot with no visible background details or text.
1 person observed.
5:19Model synopsis: A cartoon character with a large nose and mustache leans over a wooden railing while holding a pipe. The scene is an interior space with no visible windows or time indicators.
1 person observed.
5:23Model synopsis: A cartoon character resembling Popeye lies in a wooden cart in an outdoor market. A large boot is stepping on his chest, and produce stands are visible in the background.
2 people observed.
5:27Model synopsis: A cartoon character runs across a desert landscape. No dialogue or on-screen text is present in this beat.
1 person observed.
5:30Model synopsis: A cartoon character stands on a dock beside a wooden building with a ship in the background. The scene depicts a coastal town with houses and water under a clear sky.
1 person observed.
5:34Model synopsis: A cartoon character walks on a dock near buildings and a ship mast. No dialogue or on-screen text is present in this beat.
1 person observed.
5:40Model synopsis: A painted backdrop shows a tropical island labeled 'PHILLIPINE ISLANDS' in the ocean under a pastel sky. No people or actions are visible in this single frame.
5:44Model synopsis: A cartoon character stands on a hilltop as a vehicle flies overhead. The scene is outdoors under a sky with clouds.
1 person observed.
Model synopsis: A cartoon character is shown flying through the sky above the ocean and a hill. No dialogue or on-screen text is present in this sequence.
2 people observed.
6:00Model synopsis: The frame shows a cartoon island labeled 'ALCATRAZ ISLAND' with a fortress-like building on it, surrounded by water under a blue sky. No people, spoken dialogue, or on-screen text beyond the island label are visible.
Model synopsis: A woman in a yellow dress sits on a couch while a man in a detective outfit speaks to her; he is later shown smiling with a pipe. The transcript includes a woman calling someone 'my hero' and correcting herself to 'Ghost, ma'am.'
Named: Ghost (t:6:15). 2 people observed.
“Madame, the case is solved. My hero!” 6:07 · “- Ghost, ma'am.” 6:15
6:29Model synopsis: The final beat shows a blue screen with the production credit 'This picture has been presented by a.a.p. ASSOCIATED ARTISTS PRODUCTIONS, INC.' No people, actions, or dialogue are present. The frame is a static title card.
Machine transcription of the Archive copy's audio with Whisper large-v3-turbo (temperature 0); the model heard it as en. 18 segments kept, 7 dropped as the kind of hallucination the model produces over music and silence. Each timestamp links to the Archive's player at that second. This has not been checked against the film and can be wrong.
Every free film of 1954 with a copy
By the average clip vector of the keyframes; a measurement, not a judgement