Scheming Schemers
Scheming Schemers

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Scheming Schemers

1956
Movie
16 min
English

The stooges are three incompetent plumbers who foul up the plumbing in a fancy mansion where a society party is going on. They manage to catch a couple of thieves masquerading as guests before the whole party degenerates into a pie fight.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Sam NewfieldGenres: Comedy, Short

Plot Summary

This short film features the iconic comedy trio Moe, Larry, and Shemp attempting to make money through various get-rich-quick schemes. Their latest endeavor involves selling an "elixir of youth," leading to a series of chaotic and slapstick encounters as they try to swindle unsuspecting customers.

Critical Reception

As a short film from the Three Stooges' later period, "Scheming Schemers" is generally viewed as a typical entry in their filmography, characterized by its predictable but effective slapstick humor and the trio's signature antics. While not considered one of their groundbreaking works, it provided consistent entertainment for fans.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film delivers the expected physical comedy and catchphrases that fans of the Three Stooges enjoy.

  • While formulaic, the routines are executed with the familiar energy of the trio.

  • It's a straightforward short that doesn't break new ground but offers reliable laughs for Stooge enthusiasts.

Google audience: Audience reception for this short is generally positive among Three Stooges fans, who appreciate the classic slapstick and the chemistry between Moe, Larry, and Shemp. They often cite it as a fun, lighthearted example of the trio's enduring comedic style.

Fun Fact

This film is notable for being one of the last shorts produced by Columbia Pictures for the Three Stooges before they moved on to other production companies.

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