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A Peck o' Trouble
Lazy Dodsworth the Cat wants to catch a woodpecker for his breakfast. The woodpecker has built its home inside the upper trunk of a very tall tree, and Dodsworth puts on a professor's cap, pretending to be a passive teacher of bird-catching and thereby deceive an eager-to-learn kitten into doing the perilous ascending of the tree to try to catch the woodpecker.
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Plot Summary
In this Western short, a gruff old prospector named 'Old Timer' is known for his foul temper and his reluctance to share his findings. When a young, eager prospector arrives, Old Timer initially tries to drive him away, but eventually, a grudging respect and a shared sense of adventure develop between the two men as they navigate the challenges of the wild west.
Critical Reception
As a short film from 1953, 'A Peck o' Trouble' did not receive widespread critical reviews in the same way feature films do today. Its reception was likely tied to its exhibition as part of a larger program, and it is generally remembered as a competent, if brief, entry in the Western genre of its era.
What Reviewers Say
A character-driven short with a classic Western feel.
Features a solid performance from Chill Wills.
Serves as a simple, enjoyable tale of camaraderie in the Old West.
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Fun Fact
The film was part of a series of Western shorts produced by Producer's Releasing Corporation (PRC) during the 1940s and early 1950s, often featuring established B-movie actors.
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