Wrong Way Butch
Wrong Way Butch

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Wrong Way Butch

1950
Movie
10 min
English

This Pete Smith Specialty short was produced in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Labor. Using humor, it shows what can happen when tools and machinery are misused and safety warnings are ignored.

Insights

IMDb5.5/10
Director: S. S. Van DyneGenres: Comedy, Western

Plot Summary

This short Western comedy follows the misadventures of Butch, a ranch hand who struggles with his own incompetence. When he attempts to prove his worth by capturing a notorious outlaw, his well-intentioned efforts often lead to more chaos than success. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters and finds himself in a series of humorous predicaments.

Critical Reception

As a B-movie Western from the era, "Wrong Way Butch" was primarily aimed at Saturday matinee audiences. Contemporary reviews were scarce, but the film likely received a mixed reception, appealing to its target demographic for simple entertainment while being overlooked by more serious critics. Its low budget and straightforward plot were typical of the genre at the time.

What Reviewers Say

  • Enjoyable for its lighthearted comedic elements within a Western setting.

  • Features typical B-movie Western tropes and performances.

  • Smiley Burnette's presence adds to the film's charm for fans of his work.

Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for this film from 1950 is not available. However, based on similar films of the era, audiences likely appreciated its simple plot and comedic interludes.

Fun Fact

Smiley Burnette, known for his role as Frog Millhouse in the Gene Autry films, provides a significant portion of the comedic relief in "Wrong Way Butch."

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