One Good Turn
One Good Turn

Movie spotlight

One Good Turn

1936
Movie
69 min
English

In this comedy a pair of aspiring music hall entertainers attempt to live their dream while saving their landlady's daughter from ruin.

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Director: Monte BriceGenres: Comedy, Short

Plot Summary

In this short comedy, the Three Stooges are working as window washers on a building. While on the job, they witness a crime in progress. After their initial clumsy attempts to intervene, they manage to apprehend the criminals and are hailed as heroes.

Critical Reception

As a short film from the era, contemporary critical reception focused on its comedic timing and the popular appeal of The Three Stooges. Modern retrospectives highlight its place within the Stooges' early work, appreciated for its slapstick humor and straightforward narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Features classic Three Stooges slapstick and physical comedy.

  • A straightforward, entertaining short film from their early career.

  • Appreciated for its fast-paced gags and predictable but amusing plot.

Google audience: Audience reviews often praise the film for its nostalgic value and the signature comedic antics of the Three Stooges, noting it as a good example of their early work.

Fun Fact

This short film is notable for being one of the earliest appearances of The Three Stooges in a featurette, solidifying their comedic personas for a wider audience.

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