Feudin' Fools
Feudin' Fools

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Feudin' Fools

1952
Movie
63 min
English

Sach learns that he has inherited a farm in rural hillbilly country, and when he and the Boys arrive there, they find themselves mixed up with a hillbilly clan named Smith who'll shoot anybody named Jones, plus a gang of bank robbers.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Vaughn ShoemakerGenres: Comedy, Western

Plot Summary

The Bowery Boys are tasked with delivering a herd of cattle to a ranch, but they soon find themselves entangled in a feud between two rival families. Their attempts to bring peace to the feuding parties only lead to more comical chaos and misunderstandings.

Critical Reception

Feudin' Fools is a low-budget B-western that primarily served as a vehicle for the popular Bowery Boys comedy team. While it offered standard slapstick and familiar tropes of the genre, critical reception was generally lukewarm, often noting its predictable plot and reliance on the established antics of its stars.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film is a typical entry in the Western-comedy genre, providing predictable gags.

  • The Bowery Boys' signature humor is present but doesn't elevate the thin plot.

  • Fans of the Bowery Boys might find some entertainment, but others may find it uninspired.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this lesser-known film, but those available suggest it appeals mainly to fans of the Bowery Boys, offering lighthearted, if unoriginal, entertainment.

Fun Fact

This film marked an attempt to cross-pollinate the popularity of the Bowery Boys with the Western genre, a strategy that yielded modest results.

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