You Can't Shoe a Horse Fly
Synopsis
Hunky and Spunky are settling in for a nap, but a horse fly sees them and sees dinner. After battling the fly for a while, the youngster enlists dad's help. But the fly is merely stunned, and rallies a new attack, this time with friends. Father eventually kills the lot of them.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 23, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dave Fleischer
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill Turner
- Original Title
- You Can't Shoe a Horse Fly
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Fleischer Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dave Fleischer
Bill Turner
Department Leadership Roster
Dave Fleischer
Director
Bill Turner
Writer
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What is You Can't Shoe a Horse Fly about?
Hunky and Spunky are settling in for a nap, but a horse fly sees them and sees dinner. After battling the fly for a while, the youngster enlists dad's help. But the fly is merely stunned, and rallies a new attack, this time with friends. Father eventually kills the lot of them.
Who directed You Can't Shoe a Horse Fly?
You Can't Shoe a Horse Fly was directed by Dave Fleischer.
Who stars in You Can't Shoe a Horse Fly?
The principal cast of You Can't Shoe a Horse Fly includes Pinto Colvig, Jack Mercer.
When was You Can't Shoe a Horse Fly released and how long is it?
You Can't Shoe a Horse Fly was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 7m.