The Three Stooges Shorts
(1936-1949)
Film / Comedy
The Three Stooges were an American vaudeville and comedy act of the early to mid–20th century best known for their numerous short subject films. Their hallmark was physical farce and extreme slapstick.
Disorder in the Court
(1936)
Comedy
16 minutes
Directed by Jack White
Cast: Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Curly Howard
The Stooges are witnesses at a trial where their friend, a dancer at a nightclub where they are musicians, is accused of murder . The Stooges manage to disrupt the proceedings but save the day when they discover the real murderer's identity.
Sing a Song of Six Pants
(1947)
Comedy
17 minutes
Directed by Jules White
Cast: Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Shemp Howard
The Stooges are tailors, and are heavily in debt to the Skin & Flint finance company. When the boys read about the big reward for a fugitive robber, they think it could be the answer to their problems. The bank robber conveniently ducks into their shop and leaves a suit with a safe combination. After his girl friend fails to retrieve it, the robber returns with gang and a wild fight ensues. The boys miss out on the reward but wind up with the crook's bankroll and can pay their creditors.
The Brideless Groom
(1947)
Comedy
17 minutes
Directed by Edward Bernds
Cast: Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Shemp Howard
To inherit a fortune, voice teacher Shemp must marry before six o'clock, but no girl will accept his proposal. Finally one of his repulsive students agrees to marry him, just in the nick of time. When the rest of the prospective brides hear about the inheritance, they show up at the ceremony and a free-for-all ensues. Shemp marries before the deadline, but wishes he was still a free man.
Malice in the Palace
(1949)
Comedy
16 minutes
Directed by Jules White
Cast: Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Shemp Howard
Set in a desert land where the Stooges run a restaurant, the boys set out to recover the stolen Rootin Tootin diamond after they learn from the thieves that the Emir of Shmo has absconded with the contraband jewel. They journey to the stronghold of Shmo where they disguise themselves as Santa Claus and scare the ruler into giving them the diamond.
Jerk of All Trades
(1949)
Comedy / Made for TV
21 minutes
Directed by George Cahan
Cast: Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Shemp Howard
Television pilot for a Three Stooges sitcom, where the Stooges are painters and paperhangers and completely wreck a hapless couple's home.
