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Jungle Jitters
Starts out with a tribe of African cannibals imitating Native Americans. After this, they do the new Warner Bros. Looney Tunes theme "The Merry-Go-Round Broke Down." Then a sloppy stuttering salesman knocks on their doors, and they bring him in and put him in a pot of boiling water. The queen of the tribe wants to see the man. She falls in love with him. They get married, but when the salesman sees he has to kiss the bride, he decides he'd be better off being dinner for a tribe of hungry cannibals. One of the “Censored 11” banned from TV syndication by United Artists in 1968 for racist stereotyping.
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Plot Summary
A group of explorers, including the bumbling Three Stooges, venture into a mysterious jungle in search of a lost diamond. They encounter a witch doctor and his tribe who are none too pleased with their intrusion. The stooges' usual slapstick antics ensue as they try to escape the perils of the jungle and its inhabitants.
Critical Reception
As a short film from the 1930s featuring The Three Stooges, 'Jungle Jitters' is primarily valued for its comedic performances and nostalgic appeal. While not a critical darling in its time, it's recognized as a typical example of the Stooges' early work, characterized by its fast-paced slapstick and silly premise. Modern reception often views it as an amusing, albeit simple, piece of comedy history.
What Reviewers Say
A quintessential Three Stooges short with their signature slapstick humor.
Features the familiar chaotic energy and gags that fans of the trio expect.
Relies heavily on visual gags and a light, adventurous plot.
Google audience: Audience reviews for this short are generally positive, with viewers appreciating the classic Three Stooges humor and the nostalgic trip back to their early films. Many enjoy the predictable but effective slapstick routines and the team's on-screen chemistry.
Fun Fact
The film was one of the earliest to feature The Three Stooges in a jungle setting, a theme they would revisit in other shorts.
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