Hoofs and Goofs 1957

Joe Joe Besser finds himself unable to shake thoughts of his departed sister, Birdie Tony the Horse. In a gesture of camaraderie, Moe Moe Howard and Larry Larry Fine play along with Joe’s belief that Birdie will manifest herself downtown the next day. Upon their excursion, the trio encounters a horse purportedly embodying Birdie’s reincarnation, much to the astonishment of Moe and Larry.

Filled with jubilation, the Stooges endeavor to persuade their equine “sister” to accompany them home. Initially resistant, Birdie eventually relents. However, their joy is short-lived as they discover Birdie’s impending motherhood. Joe’s reaction is one of frantic preparation for the forthcoming arrival of the newborn foal.

Meanwhile, the clattering of Birdie’s hooves draws the attention of their landlord, Mr. Dinklespiel Benny Rubin, and his daughter Harriette Tarler, residing below. Confronted by Mr. Dinklespiel, Moe attempts to deceive him into believing the commotion stems from innocuous sources. Once the landlord departs, Birdie gives birth to a colt, prompting Joe’s exuberant declaration of unclehood. Yet, his elation is abruptly interrupted by Moe and Larry, awakening him from what transpires to be a dream sequence.

In reality, Birdie remains alive and well, and is living with the Stooges. Joe, recounting his dream to Birdie, inadvertently offends her by likening her to a horse, resulting in a humorous retaliation involving a casserole deposited atop Joe’s head.