Tiny Troubles
Tiny Troubles

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Tiny Troubles

1939
Movie
10 min
English

Alfalfa "trades in" his whining baby brother for another baby--who turns out to be a midget criminal.

Insights

IMDb6.6/10
Director: Del LordGenres: Comedy, Short, Family

Plot Summary

The Three Stooges find themselves in a series of comical mishaps when they decide to take on the job of exterminators. Their attempts to rid a house of pests lead to escalating chaos, property damage, and encounters with a series of increasingly annoyed residents.

Critical Reception

This short film is generally considered a typical example of the Three Stooges' brand of slapstick comedy. While not groundbreaking, it delivers the expected dose of physical gags and zany antics that fans of the trio appreciate.

What Reviewers Say

  • Reliable slapstick comedy from the iconic trio.

  • Features classic Stooges physical humor and gags.

  • A short, energetic entry in their filmography.

Google audience: Audience reception is generally positive, with viewers enjoying the energetic performances and classic Three Stooges humor. Many recall the film fondly for its silly antics and the chemistry between the main cast.

Fun Fact

In 'Tiny Troubles,' the Stooges are hired to get rid of rats, but the film's climax involves them battling a swarm of bees, a common trope in their shorts where the initial problem escalates into something far more chaotic.

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