Take It and Git
Take It and Git

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Take It and Git

1946
Movie
3 min
English

Soundie featuring Thelma White and Her All-Girl Orchestra featuring Ellen Connor performing "Take It and Git"

Insights

IMDb6.8/10
Director: Del LordGenres: Comedy, Short, Western

Plot Summary

In this short western comedy, Moe, Larry, and Shemp are a trio of bumbling outlaws on the run after a botched bank robbery. They seek refuge in a small town where Moe falls for the beautiful schoolteacher. Their attempts to go straight are continuously thwarted by their own ineptitude and the persistent sheriff.

Critical Reception

As a typical Three Stooges short, 'Take It and Git' is often enjoyed by fans for its slapstick humor and signature comedic performances. While not a critical darling in the traditional sense, it's regarded as a solid entry in their extensive filmography, providing reliable laughs for its target audience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Fans appreciate the classic Three Stooges slapstick and physical comedy.

  • The short is seen as a typical, enjoyable entry in their film catalog.

  • Its comedic timing and recurring gags are highlighted as strengths.

Google audience: Audience reviews often praise the sheer silliness and laugh-out-loud moments that are characteristic of the Three Stooges. Viewers enjoy the familiar antics and the quick-paced humor.

Fun Fact

The film is one of the few Three Stooges shorts that features a more prominent romantic subplot, with Moe Howard's character developing a crush on the schoolteacher.

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