Dangerous Dan McFoo (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6.5

Released in 1939, Dangerous Dan McFoo is an animation film directed by Tex Avery, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. An arctic saloon. The tiny dog, Dan McFoo, is playing a pinball-like marble game in the back. His girlfriend, Sue, sounding like Katharine Hepburn, stands by. A stranger comes in with eyes for Sue; he begins a boxing match with Dan. After Dan gets knocked down, he accuses the stranger of having something in the glove; the ref finds four horseshoes and a horse. After the fight goes on a while with no conclusion, the narrator tosses a couple of guns, the lights go out, and Dan is shot or is he?
Who’s in it. Dangerous Dan McFoo stars Tex Avery as Fight Commentator (voice) (uncredited), Sara Berner as Sue (voice) (uncredited), Mel Blanc as Character Who Fights Dan McFoo (voice) (uncredited) and Robert C. Bruce as Narrator (voice) (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Dangerous Dan McFoo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dangerous Dan McFoo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dangerous Dan McFoo tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dangerous Dan McFoo (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dangerous Dan McFoo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dangerous Dan McFoo worth watching?
- Dangerous Dan McFoo holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dangerous Dan McFoo?
- Dangerous Dan McFoo stars Tex Avery, Sara Berner, Mel Blanc, Robert C. Bruce and Arthur Q. Bryan.
- When was Dangerous Dan McFoo released?
- Dangerous Dan McFoo was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.
