Once Upon a Horse...
Seen it?1958 | 85 min | Comedy, Western
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Best for people who need a good giggle and western fans. Good for nights when you want to switch off and laugh. Sits nicely alongside City Slickers or Blazing Saddles.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Quick and easy-going, at 1 hr 25 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1958: an older pace and style.
- Not the pick if you want something heavy or meaningful.
Two zany cowboys steal a herd of cattle only to discover it costs more to feed them than they are worth.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Hal Kanter
- Dan RowanDan Casey
- Dick MartinDoc Logan
- Martha HyerMiss Amity Babb
- Leif EricksonGranville "Granny" Dix
- Nita TalbotMiss Dovey Barnes
- James GleasonPostmaster
- John McGiverMr. Tharp
- David BurnsBruno de Gruen
- Dick RyanHenry Dick Coryell
- Max BaerBen