Gripes
Gripes

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Gripes

1943
Movie
4 min
English

Private Snafu learns the hard way about the need for military dicipline and procedures to maintain an effective army.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Charles V. MillerGenres: Short, Comedy

Plot Summary

In this short film, the Three Stooges are hired by a wealthy, eccentric old man to help him find a cure for his various ailments. Their attempts to help often lead to more comical problems and slapstick chaos. The Stooges' unique brand of problem-solving is put to the test as they navigate the man's peculiar requests and their own inherent clumsiness.

Critical Reception

As a short subject from the prolific output of Columbia Pictures' Three Stooges shorts, 'Gripes' is generally considered a typical entry that delivers the expected slapstick comedy. While not among their most iconic, it provided lighthearted entertainment for audiences of the era and continues to be appreciated by fans of the trio's physical humor.

What Reviewers Say

  • The Stooges deliver their signature blend of slapstick and physical comedy.

  • Features classic routines and gags familiar to fans of the trio.

  • A light and humorous short that serves its purpose of entertainment.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this specific short film is not readily available, but general sentiment for Three Stooges shorts of this era often highlights their enduring appeal as simple, comedic entertainment.

Fun Fact

This short film marked one of the later appearances of Curly Howard before his health issues forced him to leave the act.

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