In the short, Popeye’s mother tells him of Pappy’s long‑ago disappearance. Popeye eventually sails to the island where Pappy resides as “King Pappy.” He tries multiple tactics (even using a disguise) to bring his father home, but Pappy resists. When the tribe’s warriors threaten both, Popeye and Pappy share spinach to fend them off, and the two ultimately leave together by boat.