The Shooting of Dan McGoo

The Shooting of Dan McGoo

Directed by Tex Avery

Produced by MGM Cartoon Studio, Quimby-Hanna/Barbera

19458 min6.9 / 10

A lighthearted animated Western comedy built on slapstick rivalry and romantic competition between cartoon animals in a gold-rush saloon setting.

Dangerous Dan McGoo (Droopy) faces the wolf, a dangerous outlaw who is trying to steal his girl Lou, during the Alaska gold rush. Loosely based on "The Shooting of Dan McGrew" by Robert W. Service.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Shooting of Dan McGoo sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

  • Is The Shooting of Dan McGoo easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is The Shooting of Dan McGoo scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Does The Shooting of Dan McGoo end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is The Shooting of Dan McGoo violent? Not especially. Less violent than 62% of films.

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64/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity38

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise95

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love65

How much audiences actually like it

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