Doomed
Barbara Florian is in love with Renalto Baldini. After the latter goes off to a distant job to make enough money to marry her, the girl discovers she is going to have a baby. Marco (Otello Toso), posing as a friend, exploits the situation to his own gain, and uses the situation to shock the girl's ailing father to his death. Marco then marries the widow, Valeria (Franca Marzi), the girl's stepmother.
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Plot Summary
In this short film, the Three Stooges are hired as painters to redecorate a mansion. Their slapstick antics lead to chaos as they accidentally destroy furniture, paint each other, and generally wreak havoc.
Critical Reception
As a short film from the Three Stooges, 'Doomed' is appreciated by fans for its typical slapstick humor and the energetic performances of its stars. While not a groundbreaking piece, it delivers the expected brand of comedy that made the trio so popular.
What Reviewers Say
- Delivers the expected slapstick and comedic mayhem from the Three Stooges.
- A short but action-packed installment in the Stooges' filmography.
- Features the signature physical comedy and prop destruction fans love.
Google audience: Audience reviews generally praise 'Doomed' for its consistent adherence to the Three Stooges' comedic formula, highlighting the enjoyable chaos and physical gags. Some viewers find it a quintessential example of their short film work.
Fun Fact
Frank R. Strayer, the director of 'Doomed', also directed many other Three Stooges shorts, contributing significantly to their visual comedy style.
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