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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.

See also: horse, opera

horse opera

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

See also: horse, opera