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Chief Charlie Horse (1956): Cast

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Chief Charlie Horse is a 1956 short animated film directed by Paul J. Smith, starring Dal McKennon. It runs 6 minutes.

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Chief Charlie Horse (1956) movie poster
Released
Runtime
6 min
Director
Paul J. Smith
Genre
Animation
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Chief Charlie Horse About?

The premise of Chief Charlie Horse without spoilers.

While employed as a woodcarver—a fitting job for a bird—Woody Woodpecker is shaping a block of wood when the outlaw Chief Charley Horse, fleeing the sheriff, dashes into his shop. The sheriff arrives moments later, leading to a chaotic chase inside the workshop, and Woody ultimately secures the reward for capturing the chief.

Chief Charlie Horse Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Chief Charlie Horse Cast

Dal McKennon stars in Chief Charlie Horse. Directed by Paul J. Smith.

From the director

More from Paul J. Smith

More films directed by Paul J. Smith: Bye, Bye, Blackboard, Indian Corn, Gold Diggin’ Woodpecker and Show Biz Beagle.

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Chief Charlie Horse Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Picchiarello e Legno Seduto” and “Chefe Charlie Cavalo”.

Also known as
  • Picchiarello e Legno Seduto
  • Chefe Charlie Cavalo

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FAQ

Chief Charlie Horse FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Chief Charlie Horse, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Chief Charlie Horse?

Chief Charlie Horse runs 6 minutes.

When was Chief Charlie Horse released?

Chief Charlie Horse was released on May 6, 1956.

Who directed Chief Charlie Horse?

Chief Charlie Horse was directed by Paul J. Smith.

More films by Paul J. Smith

Who is in the cast of Chief Charlie Horse?

Chief Charlie Horse stars Dal McKennon.

Does Chief Charlie Horse have a post-credit scene?

No. Chief Charlie Horse has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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