---
title: "Horsing Around"
year: 1957
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/horsing-around-1957"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 117299
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 16
community_rating: 4.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Horsing Around (1957) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/horsing-around-1957

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Horsing Around is a film first released in 1957. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Columbia Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "The Three Stooges must rescue a famous circus horse."

### Why Watch
- Stars the Three Stooges
- Features a talking horse plot

### Caveats & Content Note
- Short runtime
- Silly premise
- Tone & Suitability: This is a brief comedy short featuring slapstick humor.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, slapstick, lighthearted

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jules White
- **Networks / Studios**: Columbia Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Joe Besser** as *Joe*
- **Larry Fine** as *Larry*
- **Moe Howard** as *Moe*
- **Tony the Horse** as *Birdie*
- **Emil Sitka** as *Circus Attendant*
- **Harriette Tarler** as *Attendant's Daughter*
- **Duke Fishman** as *Camper (uncredited)*
- **Jules White** as *Radio Announcer (uncredited)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Horsing Around released?
It was released on September 12, 1957 in the US.

### Q: Who directed the film?
It was directed by Jules White.

### Q: Who stars in the film?
It stars the American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges, consisting of Moe Howard, Larry Fine, and Joe Besser.

### Q: What is the premise of the film?
The stooges take care of their sister Birdie, who has been reincarnated as a horse, and try to rescue her mate Schnapps from the circus.

### Q: Is this film connected to any other films?
It is described as a sort of sequel to Hoofs and Goofs.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Horsing Around — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/117299)
- [Horsing Around - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horsing_Around)
- [Horsing Around (1957) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/horsing-around)

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