Square Shootin' Square

Square Shootin' Square
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Directed by	Paul J. Smith
Produced by	Walter Lantz
Animation by	Robert Bentley Herman Cohen Gil Turner Art Landy
Color process	Technicolor
Production company	Walter Lantz Productions
Distributed by	Universal International
Running time	6' 06"
Country	United States

Square Shootin' Square is the 63rd animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on September 26, 1955, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.

Plot

In the Old West, Dapper Denver Dooley robs the Third National Bank and escapes on horseback from a sheriff's posse. He hides the stolen money in a tree where Woody Woodpecker is living. Dooley tries to get it back but Woody pulls some gags to prevent it. Dooley is finally arrested and goes crazy at the end.

Notes

Square Shootin' Square marks Dapper Denver Dooley's first appearance, voiced by Dal McKennon. Eventually, Dooley would replace Buzz Buzzard, and in turn, be replaced by Gabby Gator, as Woody's main antagonist in the series.

References

• Cooke, Jon, Komorowski, Thad, Shakarian, Pietro, and Tatay, Jack. "1955". The Walter Lantz Cartune Encyclopedia.