All the World's a Stooge
The stooges are window washers who lose their jobs after Moe impersonates the dentist in whose office they were cleaning. On the run, they are hired by a millionaire to pose as children. It seems the man's wife wants to adopt some refugees to impress her society friends. Moe is Johnny, Curly is Frankie and Larry is Mabel. Everything goes fairly well as the lady shows off the stooges to her friends, but they finally irritate her husband so much that he goes after them with an ax.
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Plot Summary
The Three Stooges are hired to protect a gold mine from a greedy rival, who tries to buy it for a pittance. They face off against the rival's henchmen, leading to their usual brand of slapstick mayhem. Ultimately, they manage to thwart the villain's plans and secure the mine.
Critical Reception
As a short film from the Three Stooges' prolific era, 'All the World's a Stooge' is generally regarded as a solid entry that delivers the expected slapstick and comedic routines. It's appreciated for its energetic pace and the iconic chemistry of the lead trio, typical of their popular shorts.
What Reviewers Say
- Classic Three Stooges slapstick and gags.
- Features the beloved trio in fine form with their signature brand of humor.
- A typical, entertaining short from their golden age.
Google audience: Audience reviews often praise the film for its consistent adherence to the Stooges' comedic formula, highlighting the physical comedy and the chemistry between Moe, Larry, and Curly as key enjoyable elements.
Fun Fact
This short marked one of the few times Shemp Howard appeared alongside his brothers Moe and Curly in a Columbia Pictures short, though he is not part of the main trio's antics in this particular film, but rather plays a different character.
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