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A desert misadventure leads Fatty to an unexpected proposal in this 1914 Western comedy short.

FATTY AND MINNIE HE-HAW

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1914 · 25m · NR · Comedy / Short / Western · IMDB TMDB

Stranded in the desert after being thrown off a train, Fatty is rescued by a Native American woman who forces him into marriage, but his attempt to escape the wedding fails.

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What is Fatty and Minnie He-Haw about?

Fatty and Minnie He-Haw is a 1914 American comedy short Western directed by Roscoe Arbuckle about a stranded traveler who is rescued by a Native American woman and pressured into marriage.

Programmer's Pick

Roscoe Arbuckle milks every ounce of physical comedy from being outmatched and outmaneuvered in a marriage he never asked for. The film leans into its Western setting, but it’s Fatty’s comic timing and Minnie Devereaux’s commanding presence that drive this desert farce.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Fatty and Minnie He-Haw is a 1914 short comedy Western that finds Roscoe Arbuckle’s hapless Fatty character in yet another fix. After sneaking onto a train and getting thrown off in the unforgiving desert, Fatty collapses from exhaustion—only to be rescued by a notably robust Native American woman. Her interest in Fatty quickly escalates, and soon he’s swept into a whirlwind courtship and a looming wedding he never saw coming. As the tribe readies the ceremony, Fatty’s attempts to escape yield slapstick results. The film mines broad comedic territory from its fish-out-of-water setup, cultural collision, and Arbuckle’s trademark physical humor.

Details & Specs

Director
Roscoe Arbuckle
Release
1914
Runtime
25m
Country
United States of America
Language
No Language
Genres
Comedy, Short, Western

Why This Matters

This 1914 silent short showcases Roscoe Arbuckle both as director and star, illustrating his dual role in early American film comedy.
— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Roscoe Arbuckle
Roscoe Arbuckle Roscoe Arbuckle Fatty Minnie Devereaux Minnie Devereaux Minnie He-Haw Minta Durfee Minta Durfee Minta Josef Swickard Josef Swickard Minta's Father Harry McCoy Harry McCoy Barfly BG Billy Gilbert Short Man

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Why Cult

Fatty Arbuckle Antics

Watch Roscoe Arbuckle blend slapstick and subtlety as a stranded traveler stumbling into trouble.

Unusual Western Romance

This short turns the Western genre on its head with a marriage plot driven by a determined Native American bride.

Physical Comedy Setpieces

Expect pratfalls, desert mishaps, and a frantic escape attempt—all classic Arbuckle trademarks.

Minnie Devereaux’s Performance

Minnie Devereaux commands the screen as Fatty’s would-be bride, adding unique flair to the comedic chaos.

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Questions from the Vault

When was Fatty and Minnie He-Haw released? +

Fatty and Minnie He-Haw was released in 1914.

Who directed Fatty and Minnie He-Haw? +

Roscoe Arbuckle directed Fatty and Minnie He-Haw.

How long is Fatty and Minnie He-Haw? +

Fatty and Minnie He-Haw has a runtime of 25 minutes.

What genre is Fatty and Minnie He-Haw? +

Fatty and Minnie He-Haw is a comedy, short, and Western film.

Where can I watch Fatty and Minnie He-Haw? +

You can watch Fatty and Minnie He-Haw on SassyFlix.

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