The Shooting of Dan McGoo

The Shooting of Dan McGoo

1945 · 8 min · ★ 6.9 · Animation, Comedy, Western

Dangerous Dan McGoo (Droopy) faces the wolf, a dangerous outlaw who is trying to steal his girl Lou, during the Alaska gold rush. Loosely based on "The Shooting of Dan McGrew" by Robert W. Service.

Directed by Tex Avery · Written by Heck Allen

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