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