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3 Dumb Clucks
The stooges escape from jail when they learn their father, who has just become rich, is planning to leave their mother and marry a young girl. Curly is mistaken for the stooges father (he plays both parts) and marries the girl instead. When they learn that she is working with gangsters who plan to kill their father for his money, they escape and take their father with them.
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Plot Summary
In this animated short, the Three Stooges portray three clucks who are trying to win a chicken contest. They attempt various methods to make their chicken grow larger and more impressive, often with chaotic and slapstick results. Their efforts inevitably lead to destruction and mayhem as they try to outsmart each other and the judges.
Critical Reception
As an early animated short featuring the Three Stooges, '3 Dumb Clucks' is primarily appreciated by fans of the trio and classic animation. Its humor is rooted in physical comedy and the characters' signature antics, which were well-received in the era. While not a critical masterpiece, it stands as a representative example of the Stooges' brand of humor translated into animation.
What Reviewers Say
Fans of the Three Stooges will enjoy this animated take on their classic slapstick routines.
The short delivers predictable but humorous interactions between the animated Stooge characters.
A lighthearted and fun cartoon short that showcases the Stooges' enduring comedic appeal.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the nostalgic value and the enjoyment derived from seeing the iconic Three Stooges characters brought to life in animation. The humor is generally found to be simple and effective, appealing to those who appreciate classic cartoon comedy.
Fun Fact
This animated short is notable for being one of the few times the Three Stooges' likenesses were officially used in a cartoon during their active careers, predating other animated appearances.
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