horse opera

A film or theatrical production about the American West (i.e., a western), especially one that is clichéd or formulaic. My grandfather and I had a tradition of watching old horse operas every Sunday on TV.

horse opera

n. a Western movie. (see also oater.) They’re showing a series of old horse operas at the theater tonight.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
CesÁRio	-	Portuguese
AgustÍ	ə-ghoos-TEE	Catalan
Macey	MAY-see	English (Modern)
Prudenzio	proo-DEN-tsyo	Italian
Alkippe	-	Greek Mythology
Domitian	-	History