Beau Ties
Lulu is angry when she sees her boyfriend Fatso out with another girl. To make it up to Lulu, Fatso promises to marry Lulu when they grow up. However, while carving a love message into a tall tree, Fatso falls out of it and onto a small sapling. He passes out, and dreams of a hellish married life with Lulu, her dog, and their large family of Lulu look-alike daughters.
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Plot Summary
In this short film, Shemp Howard plays a timid bachelor who is pressured by his friends, Moe and Larry, to find a wife. He attempts to woo a wealthy heiress but is constantly thwarted by a rival suitor. Shenanigans ensue as Shemp tries to impress the heiress and overcome the obstacles in his path.
Critical Reception
As a short comedy from the Three Stooges' later period, 'Beau Ties' is generally viewed as a typical, albeit slightly less energetic, entry in their filmography. It showcases their signature slapstick humor and comedic timing, appealing to fans of their established style.
What Reviewers Say
- Features the familiar slapstick and comedic routines of the Three Stooges.
- Relies heavily on physical comedy and character interactions.
- Enjoyable for long-time fans of the trio's brand of humor.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the classic Three Stooges humor and the enjoyable, lighthearted nature of the short. Many viewers appreciate the familiar antics of Moe, Larry, and Shemp.
Fun Fact
This short film marked one of the final appearances of Shemp Howard as a primary Stooge before his brief departure and subsequent return.
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