Seasick Sailors
Seasick Sailors

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Seasick Sailors

1951
Movie
6 min
English

A Terrytoons cartoon with Little Roquefort.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Del LordGenres: Comedy, Short

Plot Summary

In this Three Stooges short, Moe, Larry, and Shemp are fishermen who are constantly plagued by seasickness. Their attempts to catch fish are hilariously inept, leading to a series of slapstick mishaps involving live bait, a grumpy sea captain, and increasingly absurd situations. The trio's struggle with the motion of the sea and their general incompetence on board a fishing vessel provides the comedic core of the film.

Critical Reception

Seasick Sailors is generally considered a typical, albeit somewhat middling, entry in the Three Stooges' filmography. While it delivers the expected slapstick and gags that fans of the trio enjoy, some critics and viewers note that it doesn't reach the comedic heights of their more celebrated shorts. The humor relies heavily on physical comedy and the characters' exaggerated reactions to their predicament.

What Reviewers Say

  • The short provides ample physical comedy and familiar Three Stooges antics.

  • While enjoyable for fans, it's not considered one of their standout performances.

  • The gags revolve around the trio's seasickness and their clumsy attempts at fishing.

Google audience: Audience reception for Seasick Sailors is generally positive among Three Stooges fans, who appreciate the classic slapstick and the predictable comedic routines. Some viewers find it a bit formulaic compared to other shorts in their extensive catalog, but most enjoy the consistent humor derived from their characters' misfortunes.

Fun Fact

This short is notable for featuring a relatively young Frank Lackteen as a shipmate, who would later appear in numerous other Three Stooges shorts in various supporting roles.

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