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The Stupor Salesman
Slug McSlug, a notorious bank robber, is chased by police after his latest heist. He reaches his country hideout, where he is promptly visited by an uninvited Daffy Duck, who is a door-to-door vendor of a variety of items.
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Plot Summary
A door-to-door salesman, Curly's cousin Shemp, tries to sell vacuum cleaners, but his attempts are met with increasing absurdity and chaos. The salesman's struggles to make a sale lead to a series of hilarious mishaps and confrontations. Eventually, his persistence, or lack thereof, results in a surprisingly successful, albeit unconventional, outcome.
Critical Reception
As a short subject from the Three Stooges, 'The Stupor Salesman' is generally regarded as a typical entry in their filmography, offering the expected slapstick humor and comedic antics that fans enjoyed. While not necessarily groundbreaking, it provided reliable entertainment for audiences of the era.
What Reviewers Say
Reliable Three Stooges slapstick and physical comedy.
Features the signature routines and gags fans expect.
A good example of their short film format.
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Fun Fact
This short film is notable for featuring Shemp Howard as a traveling salesman, a role that plays into his unique brand of comedic persona outside of the typical Stooge dynamic.
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