Getting an Eyeful
Getting an Eyeful

Movie spotlight

Getting an Eyeful

1938
Movie
17 min
English

Nickotai (Danny Kaye) needs an eye test and is the first patient of ‘eyetestometist’ Henry Groper.

Insights

IMDb6.8/10
Director: Del LordGenres: Comedy, Short, Western

Plot Summary

In this short film, the Three Stooges are prospectors searching for gold in the Wild West. Their efforts are hampered by a rival gang of bandits who are also after the treasure. The Stooges encounter a series of mishaps and comical confrontations as they try to outwit the villains and stake their claim.

Critical Reception

As a short subject from the era, 'Getting an Eyeful' is primarily appreciated by fans of the Three Stooges for its slapstick humor and character interactions. Contemporary critical reception focused on its comedic value and entertainment factor within the short film format. Modern reception views it as a typical, albeit energetic, example of the Stooges' early work.

What Reviewers Say

  • Features classic Three Stooges slapstick and energetic performances.

  • A standard, enjoyable short film for fans of the trio's brand of comedy.

  • Relies heavily on physical gags and chaotic situations.

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Fun Fact

This short film is notable for featuring the Three Stooges in a Western setting, a genre they would revisit in other shorts.

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