By Hoot or By Crook
Synopsis
While Hoot was chasing the notorious bank robber The Fox, his horse finds the Fox's costume, and for fun Hoot dressed up like the Fox. One of the delivery men, thinking Hoot was the Fox, gives him the strong box with the town's pay roll, so Hoot Kloot has to bring it back to the bank while dressed up like the Fox. The real Fox has another idea.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 17, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Balser
- Screenplay & Story
- John W. Dunn
- Original Score
- Doug Goodwin
- Original Title
- By Hoot or By Crook
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6m
- Production Studios
- DePatie-Freleng Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Balser
John W. Dunn
Doug Goodwin
Allan R. Potter
David H. DePatie, Friz Freleng
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Balser
Director
John W. Dunn
Writer
David H. DePatie
Producer
Friz Freleng
Producer
Doug Goodwin
Original Music Composer
Allan R. Potter
Editor
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Sheriff Hoot Kloot (theatrical cartoons)
Hoot Kloot Theatrical Cartoons
Hoot Kloot was a series of 17 theatrical cartoon shorts produced by DePatie-Freleng Enterprises from 1973 to 1974. Sheriff Hoot Kloot is a diminutive, short-tempered lawman who tries to maintain order in a remote western town. He is aided by his loyal horse Fester whom Kloot refers to simply as "Horse." Fester remains Kloot's honest and faithful friend, often giving the Sheriff the benefit of his homespun wisdom while battling various outlaws including Crazywolf, a looney sheep-stealing wolf.
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What is By Hoot or By Crook about?
While Hoot was chasing the notorious bank robber The Fox, his horse finds the Fox's costume, and for fun Hoot dressed up like the Fox. One of the delivery men, thinking Hoot was the Fox, gives him the strong box with the town's pay roll, so Hoot Kloot has to bring it back to the bank while dressed up like the Fox. The real Fox has another idea.
Who directed By Hoot or By Crook?
By Hoot or By Crook was directed by Robert Balser.
Who stars in By Hoot or By Crook?
The principal cast of By Hoot or By Crook includes Bob Holt, Larry D. Mann.
When was By Hoot or By Crook released and how long is it?
By Hoot or By Crook was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 6m.
Who composed the musical score for By Hoot or By Crook?
The original motion picture soundtrack for By Hoot or By Crook was composed by Doug Goodwin.