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Shemp is suffering from an enlarged [[vein]] in his leg, and fears that it will lead to amputation. His doctor ([[Vernon Dent]]), however, advises that a few weeks in the [[American Old West|old west]] will cure him. Upon arrival in a somewhat lawless town, the boys befriend the ruthless Doc Barker ([[Norman Willis (actor)|Jack Norman]]). Barker listens to Shemp's story about his bad leg, mistaking "the biggest vein you ever saw" for a [[Vein_(geology)#Gold-bearing_veins|gold-bearing vein]] worth millions. The Stooges take a liking to Barker, but are later informed by the beautiful Nell ([[Christine McIntyre]]) that he is an outlaw who is holding the Arizona Kid ([[Jock Mahoney]]) hostage in the basement of |
Shemp is suffering from an enlarged [[vein]] in his leg, and fears that it will lead to amputation. His doctor ([[Vernon Dent]]), however, advises that a few weeks in the [[American Old West|old west]] will cure him. Upon arrival in a somewhat lawless town, the boys befriend the ruthless Doc Barker ([[Norman Willis (actor)|Jack Norman]]). Barker listens to Shemp's story about his bad leg, mistaking "the biggest vein you ever saw" for a [[Vein_(geology)#Gold-bearing_veins|gold-bearing vein]] worth millions. The Stooges take a liking to Barker, but are later informed by the beautiful Nell ([[Christine McIntyre]]) that he is an outlaw who is holding the Arizona Kid ([[Jock Mahoney]]) hostage in the basement of saloon. |
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Thr boys hatch a plan to obtain the prison cell keys from Barker's coat. Shemp joins the outlaw in a game of Poker, while Moe and Larry prepare beverages for the card players. The two find every possible deadly chemical they can to add to their volatile drink, from Old Homicide to paint (plus paint remover). They also prepare a [[Root beer|Sarsaparilla]] for Shemp to make sure their pal does not indulge in the suicidal drink. Barker downs the concoction, and screams for water. Shemp grabs a nearby fire hose and sprays the entire gang, soaking them. Moe and Larry quickly grab Barker's coat (claiming he will catch pneumonia) and get the cell keys to Nell, who frees the Arizona Kid. When Barker sees what has happened, he throws Larry in the cell with plans to kill him at sunrise. |
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[[Image:OutwestCROP.jpg|thumb|250px|left|The boys are waiting for the big bang in ''Out West''.]] |
[[Image:OutwestCROP.jpg|thumb|250px|left|The boys are waiting for the big bang in ''Out West''.]] |
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Seeing how desperate the situation has become, the Arizona Kid goes to retrieve the [[2nd Cavalry Regiment (United States)|United States Calvary]] while Moe and Shemp attempt to free Larry using every tool they can find. Eventually, they spring Larry and defeat Barker and his gang. |
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| Directed by | Edward Bernds |
| Written by | Clyde Bruckman Thomas Moore |
| Produced by | Hugh McCollum |
| Starring | Moe Howard Larry Fine Shemp Howard Christine McIntyre Jack Norman Jock Mahoney Stanley Blystone George Chesebro Heinie Conklin Vernon Dent Frank Ellis Blackie Whiteford |
| Cinematography | George F. Kelley |
| Edited by | Paul Borofsky |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
Release dates |  April 24, 1947 |
Running time | 17' 32" |
| Country |  United States |
| Language | English |
Out West is the 99th short subject starring American slapstick comedy team the Three Stooges. The trio made a total of 190 shorts for Columbia Pictures between 1934 and 1959.
Plot
Shemp is suffering from an enlarged vein in his leg, and fears that it will lead to amputation. His doctor (Vernon Dent), however, advises that a few weeks in the old west will cure him. Upon arrival in a somewhat lawless town, the boys befriend the ruthless Doc Barker (Jack Norman). Barker listens to Shemp's story about his bad leg, mistaking "the biggest vein you ever saw" for a gold-bearing vein worth millions. The Stooges take a liking to Barker, but are later informed by the beautiful Nell (Christine McIntyre) that he is an outlaw who is holding the Arizona Kid (Jock Mahoney) hostage in the basement of the saloon.
Thr boys hatch a plan to obtain the prison cell keys from Barker's coat. Shemp joins the outlaw in a game of Poker, while Moe and Larry prepare beverages for the card players. The two find every possible deadly chemical they can to add to their volatile drink, from Old Homicide to paint (plus paint remover). They also prepare a Sarsaparilla for Shemp to make sure their pal does not indulge in the suicidal drink. Barker downs the concoction, and screams for water. Shemp grabs a nearby fire hose and sprays the entire gang, soaking them. Moe and Larry quickly grab Barker's coat (claiming he will catch pneumonia) and get the cell keys to Nell, who frees the Arizona Kid. When Barker sees what has happened, he throws Larry in the cell with plans to kill him at sunrise.
Seeing how desperate the situation has become, the Arizona Kid goes to retrieve the United States Calvary while Moe and Shemp attempt to free Larry using every tool they can find. Eventually, they spring Larry and defeat Barker and his gang.
Notes
Out West is a remake of Pistol Packing Nitwits starring Harry Langdon and El Brendel. Out West would later be remade in 1954 as Pals and Gals, using ample stock footage.
Further reading
- Moe Howard and the Three Stooges; by Moe Howard [1], (Citadel Press, 1977).
- The Three Stooges Scrapbook; by Jeff Lenburg, Joan Howard Maurer, Greg Lenburg [2](Citadel Press, 1994).
- The Three Stooges: An Illustrated History, From Amalgamated Morons to American Icons; by Michael Fleming [3](Broadway Publishing, 2002).
- One Fine Stooge: A Frizzy Life in Pictures; by Steve Cox and Jim Terry [4], (Cumberland House Publishing, 2006).
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