Healthy, Wealthy and Dumb
Curly wins $50,000 in a radio contest and the stooges move into the Hotel Costa Plente. Their suite is furnished with many expensive items which they systematically wreck, running up quite a bill. When they discover that, minus tax deductions, the jackpot is only $4.85 they quickly agree to marry three pretty rich widows who are also living in the hotel. The "widows" are actually gold diggers conniving to the get the jackpot money. When the girls find out what the jackpot is really worth, the boys get conked with champagne bottles.
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Plot Summary
A meek and downtrodden man is constantly put upon by his domineering wife and her equally unpleasant friends. Seeking solace and escape, he finds himself entangled in a bizarre scheme involving a racehorse and a dubious fortune teller. He attempts to use this opportunity to gain some independence and perhaps even revenge on those who mistreat him.
Critical Reception
As a short subject from 1938, critical reception data is scarce. However, films of this era and genre were typically reviewed based on their comedic effectiveness and pacing. It likely received brief mentions in contemporary reviews, often as part of a larger program.
What Reviewers Say
- The film relies on broad, slapstick humor typical of the era.
- Hugh Herbert's signature comedic persona is central to the film's appeal.
- The plot is simple and serves primarily as a vehicle for gags.
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Fun Fact
Hugh Herbert was known for his distinctive on-screen persona, often playing flustered or eccentric characters, and 'Healthy, Wealthy and Dumb' is a prime example of this.
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