Crazy Over Horses
Crazy Over Horses

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Crazy Over Horses

1951
Movie
65 min
English

The boys get mixed up with a race horse & crooked gamblers

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Del LordGenres: Comedy, Short, Western

Plot Summary

The Bowery Boys are on the trail of some stolen horses. They go undercover as cowboys to infiltrate a ranch and investigate the crime. Along the way, they encounter a variety of colorful characters and find themselves in plenty of slapstick situations.

Critical Reception

Crazy Over Horses is a typical entry in the Bowery Boys series, relying on slapstick humor and the established on-screen chemistry of its lead actors. While not critically acclaimed, it provided lighthearted entertainment for its target audience during its initial release.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film delivers predictable but amusing slapstick routines.

  • The chemistry between the main cast is a consistent highlight.

  • A lighthearted and formulaic entry in the long-running series.

Google audience: Audience reception for this particular film is not widely documented, but generally, the Bowery Boys series was appreciated for its consistent comedic formula and the camaraderie of its stars, offering simple, fun-filled entertainment.

Fun Fact

This film marked one of the final appearances of actor Bernard Gorcey, who played the boys' uncle, Louie Dumbrowski, in many of the earlier Bowery Boys films before his death in 1950. Though he passed away prior to the film's release, his presence is felt in this production.

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