Merry Mavericks 1951
“The Stooges are wanted for vagrancy and head out west with cowboys and gunfire.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 16 minutes
- Director
- Edward Bernds
- Network
- Columbia Pictures
What is Merry Mavericks?
Merry Mavericks is a 1951 comedy short film released in the United States on September 6, 1951. Directed in the western and comedy genres with a runtime of 16 minutes, the film follows the stooges as they are wanted for vagrancy, head out west with cowboys and gunfire, and are mistaken for lawmen.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1951
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 16 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 6, 1951
- Studios
- Columbia Pictures
- Genres
- Western, Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.0/10
- Episode runtime
- ~16 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Columbia Pictures
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Merry Mavericks is a 1951 comedy short film released in the United States on September 6, 1951. Directed in the western and comedy genres with a runtime of 16 minutes, the film follows the stooges as they are wanted for vagrancy, head out west with cowboys and gunfire, and are mistaken for lawmen.
Culturally significant as part of the stooges' classic short filmography, the story involves the trio capturing a gang of crooks, guarding money in a house reputed to be haunted by an Indian Chief's ghost, and outwitting the escaping crooks who try to use ghost disguises. The tone is comedic and lighthearted, driven by quick pacing typical of the era's short films.
Should you watch it?
“Mistaken for lawmen in the old west, the stooges capture crooks and guard haunted money.”
- Features the stooges in an old west setting encountering cowboys and gunfire.
- Includes a classic setup where the trio guards money in a reputed haunted house.
- Delivers physical comedy when the crooks and Shemp wear ghost disguises.
- It has a short runtime of only 16 minutes.
Watch it if you enjoy classic short comedies featuring the stooges handling old west misadventures.
This is a 16-minute western and comedy short featuring fast-paced slapstick appropriate for general comedy fans.
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Is Merry Mavericks worth watching?
It is worth watching if you enjoy 16-minute western comedies featuring the stooges.
What is the binge duration for Merry Mavericks?
The film has a runtime of 16 minutes.
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Merry Mavericks is a single 16-minute short film rather than a multi-episode series.
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