Auto Antics
Auto Antics

Auto Antics

1939Movie10 minEnglish

The "Our Gang" kids enter the Kidmobile Race Classic and must rescue their dog from the pound.

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IMDb7.0/10
Director: Del LordGenres: Comedy, Short, Film

Plot Summary

In this Three Stooges short, the boys are sent to the hospital to donate blood after seeing a poster advertising a blood drive. However, they end up causing chaos in the operating room, mistaking surgical equipment for everyday tools and causing a comedic frenzy. Their attempts to help are spectacularly misguided, leading to a hilarious chain reaction of slapstick.

Critical Reception

As a typical Three Stooges short, 'Auto Antics' is praised for its relentless slapstick humor and the unique comedic chemistry of the lead actors. While not considered a cinematic masterpiece, it delivers exactly what fans expect: non-stop gags and exaggerated physical comedy. Audience reception is generally positive among fans of the trio's signature style.

What Reviewers Say

  • Reliable Three Stooges slapstick with plenty of visual gags.
  • The short delivers consistent physical comedy and zany situations.
  • A quintessential example of the trio's enduring comedic formula.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this short is not readily available, but fans typically appreciate the Stooges' classic brand of humor.

Fun Fact

This short film is notable for featuring one of the Stooges' most elaborate and destructive set pieces, involving a chaotic scene in an operating room.

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