Western Whoopee

Western Whoopee is a 1930 animated short film directed by John Foster and Harry Bailey.

[2] It was produced by The Van Beuren Corporation and released by the film company Pathé Exchange.

The criminal, who remains nameless throughout the entire short film, rides in front of a tree; and sees a Wanted sign with himself on it.

Milton rides to "The Last Chance Tavern", to people singing a song, with banjo accompaniment.

He walks around the bar, until coming to Milton playing Turkey in the Straw on the piano, who then finishes with Shave and a Haircut and pokes the criminal in the eye.

Western Whoopee was released to critical acclaim by The Motion Picture News, Variety and The Film Daily.

[5][6][7] The Motion Picture News spoke very highly of the film, saying it is full of "laugh-provoking gags start-to-finish",[5] and calling it "a splendid job",[5] urging the cinema management to book it for their program.

[6] Variety said that it was a refreshing break from Farmer Al Falfa,[7] and said the film's story was "nonsensical and fantastic".