---
title: "Pardon My Lamb Chop"
year: 1948
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/pardon-my-lamb-chop-1948"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1014085
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 18
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Pardon My Lamb Chop (1948) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/pardon-my-lamb-chop-1948

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Pardon My Lamb Chop is a 1948 Columbia All Star Comedy. The film is production number 9427. It follows Gus Shilling, who discovers that a cranky wife is not the worst thing after shell-shocked veteran Dick Lane shows up. Gus invites Dick to a lamb-chop breakfast, which Dick finds unappealing. However, the sound of a whistle causes Dick to become disoriented, setting off a series of events. Whistles from various sources, including Gus' wife, trigger Dick's reaction, leading to a chase. Gus is subsequently mistaken for an escaped insane man from a local sanitarium. The film is a comedy, and its runtime is approximately 18 minutes. The exact release date is June 10, 1948.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A chaotic breakfast spirals when a whistle drives a war‑scarred veteran mad."

### Why Watch
- Madcap slapstick fueled by an absurd whistle gag
- Classic 1940s Columbia short with lively performances
- Fast‑paced chase and mistaken‑identity humor

### Caveats & Content Note
- Brief 18‑minute runtime limits plot development
- Period humor may feel dated to modern viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film is a light‑hearted, family‑friendly comedy with no explicit content.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: zany, slapstick, broad, fast‑paced

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/pardon-my-lamb-chop-1948#watch.

## Creative Credits

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

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Gus Schilling** as *Gus*
- **Richard Lane** as *Dick, Shell-shocked Veteran*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: How long is "Pardon My Lamb Chop"?
The short runs approximately 18 minutes.

### Q: When was the film released?
It premiered in the United States on June 10, 1948.

### Q: Who are the primary cast members?
The film features Gus Shilling, Dorothy Granger, Dick Lane, and Cy Shindell.

### Q: What is the main comedic premise?
A whistle triggers a war‑scarred veteran to lose his mind, leading to chaotic chase scenes.

### Q: Is the film suitable for all ages?
Yes, it is a light‑hearted comedy with no explicit material, making it appropriate for general audiences.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Pardon My Lamb Chop — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1014085)
- [Pardon My Lamb Chop (1948) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/376726-pardon-my-lamb-chop)
- [Pardon My Lamb Chop (1948) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/pardon-my-lamb-chop)

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