Hamateur Night
Hamateur Night

Hamateur Night

1939Movie8 minEnglish

It's amateur night at the local theatre, and a procession of bad acts comes and goes: various musicians, a magician, and some actors. But they keep getting interrupted by Egghead singing "She'll Be Comin' 'Round the Mountain".

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Charles LamontGenres: Comedy, Short, Musical

Plot Summary

In this short film, three aspiring performers, Shemp, Moe, and Larry, attempt to win a talent contest at a local theater. Their performances, however, fall far short of expectations, leading to a series of chaotic and humorous mishaps. The trio's desperate attempts to impress the judges and the audience result in an evening of amateurish antics and comedic disaster.

Critical Reception

As a short comedy film from 1939, critical reception from that era is not widely documented in modern databases. However, it is generally viewed as a typical Three Stooges-esque short, characterized by its slapstick humor and predictable comedic situations. Audience reception was likely aligned with the popularity of the Three Stooges' brand of comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • Typical slapstick Three Stooges fare with predictable gags.
  • Relies heavily on physical comedy and visual gags.
  • A short, lighthearted comedy that showcases the trio's established dynamic.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this specific short film is not readily available.

Fun Fact

This short film features a rare instance where Shemp Howard plays a character who is more of a buffoon than Moe or Larry, often a role reserved for one of the other two.

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