A Panic in the Parlor
A Panic in the Parlor

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A Panic in the Parlor

1941
Movie
18 min
English

Leon goes partying in Tijuana with a friend, but his wife gets wise and makes plans to teach him a lesson. She pretends to have a couple of lovers, including a large Cossack knife-handler. Leon, in order to trap her, disguises himself only to mess up things all around.

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IMDb6.6/10
Director: Charles V. MillerGenres: Comedy, Short

Plot Summary

In this short comedy, the Three Stooges are hired to paint a wealthy woman's parlor. However, their characteristic slapstick antics and general incompetence lead to a series of escalating disasters. The job quickly devolves into chaos as they accidentally destroy furniture, get covered in paint, and generally cause mayhem.

Critical Reception

As a short film from the Three Stooges, 'A Panic in the Parlor' was primarily intended as light entertainment for audiences of the era. Contemporary reviews focused on the physical comedy and the signature antics of the trio, which were popular with their fans. While not critically acclaimed as high art, it was well-received by those who enjoyed the Stooges' brand of humor.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film delivers the expected slapstick humor the Three Stooges are known for.

  • Fans of the Stooges will appreciate the familiar routines and chaotic energy.

  • A brief and lighthearted comedic distraction.

Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for this short film is not readily available. However, audiences who enjoyed the Three Stooges' style of comedy typically found their shorts to be amusing and entertaining.

Fun Fact

This short was one of the later entries in the Three Stooges' Columbia Pictures contract, showcasing their established comedic formula that had proven successful for years.

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