Whoops, I’m an Indian! (1936): Cast & Plot
Whoops, I’m an Indian! is a 1936 short comedy western directed by Del Lord, starring Curly Howard as Curly, Larry Fine and Moe Howard. It runs 17 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 17 min
- Director
- Del Lord
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Whoops, I’m an Indian! About?
The premise of Whoops, I’m an Indian! without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In an Old West frontier town, the Stooges operate as crooked gamblers swindling the residents. When their scheme is discovered, they flee into the woods and, to evade the sheriff, disguise themselves as Indians. Their plan holds until Curly, masquerading as a squaw, is forced to marry a local tough‑guy, exposing their ruse and landing the trio in the jail.
Whoops, I’m an Indian! Themes & Keywords
· 19 tags- slapstick comedy
- american indian
- native american
- american indian stereotype
- native american stereotype
- warpath
- exclamation point in title
- comedy short
- featurette
- columbia featurette
- two reeler
- squaw
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- conmen
- gambler
- 19th century
- frontier town
- mirror
- magnet
- the three stooges
Whoops, I’m an Indian! Cast & Characters
Curly Howard leads the cast as Curly, with Larry Fine as Larry and Moe Howard as Moe. Directed by Del Lord; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Del Lord
- Curly Howard as Curly
- Larry Fine as Larry
- Moe Howard as Moe
- Bud Jamison as Pierre (uncredited)
Also Starring in Whoops, I’m an Indian!
· 3 more- Al Thompson Deputy Sheriff (uncredited)
- Al Ferguson Saloon Patron (uncredited)
- Sam Lufkin Saloon Patron (uncredited)
Whoops, I’m an Indian! Plot Summary
What happens in Whoops, I’m an Indian! from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The Stooges, a trio of unscrupulous gamblers in the dusty Western town of Lobo City, pull off a slick roulette con that swindles the locals through misdirection and quick, practiced hands. The operators at the table are [Larry Fine], [Moe Howard], and [Curly Howard], whose bold, restless energy drives every risky maneuver and snap of timing. Their clever ruse is ultimately exposed by Pierre, a menacing woodcutter with a formidable frame, portrayed by [Bud Jamison], whose vigilance casts a long shadow over the gambling den.
Full summary
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Whoops, I’m an Indian! FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Whoops, I’m an Indian!, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Whoops, I’m an Indian!?
Whoops, I’m an Indian! runs 17 minutes.
When was Whoops, I’m an Indian! released?
Whoops, I’m an Indian! was released on September 11, 1936.
Who directed Whoops, I’m an Indian!?
Whoops, I’m an Indian! was directed by Del Lord.
More films by Del Lord Who is in the cast of Whoops, I’m an Indian!?
Whoops, I’m an Indian! stars Curly Howard as Curly, Larry Fine as Larry and Moe Howard as Moe, among 7 credited actors.
Does Whoops, I’m an Indian! have a post-credit scene?
No. Whoops, I’m an Indian! has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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