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This article studies the history and characteristics of the mediatic transposition of the character Patoruzú from comic books into animated films, in Argentina, comparing it with a similar case: Popeye in the United States. Where Popeye was a great success that impacted several generations of spectators, Patoruzú could only materialize at the time in a single short film, Upa en apuros. This article reflects upon the historical context that made the short film’s production possible, the causes behind its commercial failure and the inherent esthetical factors concerning the format leap. Furthermore, it analyses the theme and motifs that appear in the short film in context.

This article studies the history and characteristics of the mediatic transposition of the character Patoruzú from comic books into animated films, in Argentina, comparing it with a similar case: Popeye in the United States. Where Popeye was a great success that impacted several generations of spectators, Patoruzú could only materialize at the time in a single short film, Upa en apuros. This article reflects upon the historical context that made the short film's production possible, the causes behind its commercial failure and the inherent esthetical factors concerning the format leap. Furthermore, it analyses the theme and motifs that appear in the short film in context. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]