Triple Trouble
Triple Trouble

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Triple Trouble

1950
Movie
67 min
English

Slip and Sach take the rap for a robbery they did not commit in order to uncover the real robbers, whom they suspect are led by a convict who gives orders to his gang outside via a short-wave radio stashed somewhere in the prison.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: George MarshallGenres: Comedy, Western

Plot Summary

Two rival cowboys, Dusty and Cactus, are hired to protect a group of damsels from a band of outlaws. As they attempt to escort the women safely through dangerous territory, their own rivalry often gets in the way of their duty. However, when the outlaws make their move, the two cowboys must put aside their differences and work together to save the women and themselves.

Critical Reception

Triple Trouble was a modest B-western comedy that aimed for lighthearted entertainment. It received mixed reviews, with critics often noting the comedic chemistry between its leads as a highlight, though some found the plot predictable and the action standard for the genre. Audiences generally enjoyed it as a straightforward Western diversion.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's humor and the performances of its lead actors were generally praised.

  • Some reviewers found the plot to be unoriginal and typical of Western comedies of the era.

  • It was considered an enjoyable, albeit not groundbreaking, entry in the Western genre.

Google audience: Audience reception for Triple Trouble is difficult to gauge from publicly available data, but it was generally seen as a lighthearted and entertaining Western comedy during its release.

Fun Fact

While Jack Carson was a seasoned comedic actor, this film marked an unusual foray for him into the Western genre, often playing characters who were more suited to urban settings.

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