Out West

Out West

Year: 1947

Runtime: 18 mins

Language: English

Director: Edward Bernds

ComedyWestern

The Stooges seek shelter at the Red Dog Saloon, where Nell tells them that the dreaded Doc Barker murdered her father and has the Arizona Kid imprisoned downstairs. They head west for Shemp’s health, become entangled with Barker’s gang, rescue the Kid, and help him summon the Cavalry, defeating the outlaws before the troops arrive.

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In the sun‑scorched frontier of a rough‑and‑ready western town, the Red Dog Saloon stands as a dusty haven where the dusty trail meets the clatter of broken dreams and half‑forgotten promises. The landscape is a blend of wide‑open mesas, creaking wooden boards, and a climate that feels as unpredictable as a tumbleweed caught in a gust, setting the stage for a comedy that leans into the absurdity of the Old West while keeping the stakes grounded in the characters’ everyday needs.

Shemp arrives with a swollen vein that forces him to seek the promise of fresh air and a chance at healing, and his two companions, Moe and Larry, trail him with the same brand of mischievous energy that has defined their antics for years. Their banter and slap‑slap‑slap style of troublemaking create a rhythm that feels both familiar and fresh against the backdrop of frontier bars and desert wind. Along the way they cross paths with Nell, a quick‑witted local who carries both sorrow and resolve, offering a glimpse into the personal costs of life on the range.

The uneasy peace of the town is shadowed by the presence of Doc Barker, a figure whose reputation precedes him, and the lingering mystery of the Arizona Kid—a name whispered in the saloon’s corners. When Nell shares the troubling news that ties these two to a deeper conflict, the trio finds themselves pulled from a simple quest for health into a larger, more unpredictable adventure. The promise of a cavalry rescue hovers on the horizon, hinting at a clash between comic ingenuity and the rugged lawlessness that defines the western frontier.

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