Young Eagles
Young Eagles

Young Eagles

1944Movie102 minSwedish

The spoiled Marianne has switched cocktail parties to flight lessons.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Del LordGenres: Comedy, Short, War

Plot Summary

In this wartime short, three bumbling aviators, Shemp, Moe, and Larry, attempt to join the air force. Their attempts are met with comical mishaps and general chaos as they try to prove their worthiness for flight training. Despite their ineptitude, they inadvertently find themselves in a situation where their peculiar brand of bravery might just be what's needed.

Critical Reception

As a short comedy from the Three Stooges, 'Young Eagles' was generally seen as a typical offering of their slapstick humor. While not critically acclaimed for its plot or originality, it provided the expected laughs for fans of the trio's brand of physical comedy and wartime satire.

What Reviewers Say

  • Fans of the Three Stooges will find their signature slapstick and fast-paced gags.
  • A lighthearted and humorous take on wartime recruitment.
  • Relies heavily on the established comedic routines of the main trio.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally appreciate the classic Three Stooges humor and the short's brevity as a quick dose of entertainment. Some viewers enjoy the nostalgic aspect and the simple, silly gags.

Fun Fact

This short film was one of the many that the Three Stooges made for Columbia Pictures, and it reflects the studio's output of short comedies during the World War II era, often incorporating topical themes.

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