A Horse Fly Fleas
A flea befriends a horsefly, who has hooves like those of a horse, and rides the horsefly into the hair of a dog. The flea chops down strands of the dog's hair to use as "logs" with which to build a cabin, unaware that the dog's coat is the sacred territory of a tribe of Indian fleas, who declare war on the interlopers. The Indians capture and are about to burn the flea and the horsefly when the dog jolts in pain from the fire. The flea and the horsefly free themselves and flee the Indians through the hairs on the dog's carcass.
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Plot Summary
Shemp Howard, a hapless worker at a scientific institute, accidentally creates a serum that makes insects grow to gigantic sizes. When the serum spills and affects a horse fly, it leads to a series of chaotic and destructive events as the giant insect wreaks havoc.
Critical Reception
As a short comedy from the era, 'A Horse Fly Fleas' was generally received as a typical entry in the Three Stooges' filmography, providing lighthearted, slapstick entertainment. Its humor relies heavily on physical comedy and Shemp's signature brand of comedic misfortune.
What Reviewers Say
- Amusingly chaotic slapstick.
- Shemp Howard shines in his signature comedic role.
- A predictable but entertaining short.
Google audience: Audience reception for this short is generally positive, with viewers appreciating the classic Three Stooges-style humor and Shemp's individual performance. Some find the premise amusingly absurd.
Fun Fact
This short film is notable for its use of miniature sets and special effects to create the illusion of a giant horse fly, which was quite ambitious for a low-budget short film of its time.
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