Oh, Professor Behave!
Oh, Professor Behave!

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Oh, Professor Behave!

1946
Movie
17 min
English

Leon, sight unseen, rents a room in his house to a professor, who turns out to be a beautiful blonde. This unforseen stroke of good fortune, to Leon's way of thinking, only lasts until his wife (Dorothy Granger) sees the "Professor." Harmony is restored, following a period of vase throwing, when the professor moves out.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Harry FrazerGenres: Comedy, Short

Plot Summary

In this short comedy, the Three Stooges find themselves in a chaotic academic setting. Professor Stooge attempts to teach his less-than-apt students, Shemp and Larry, the finer points of science, leading to predictable mayhem and slapstick destruction within the laboratory.

Critical Reception

As a typical Three Stooges short from the mid-1940s, 'Oh, Professor Behave!' was generally received as standard fare for fans of their particular brand of physical comedy. While not critically acclaimed for its intellectual depth, it delivered the expected gags and anarchic energy that audiences familiar with the trio anticipated.

What Reviewers Say

  • Reliable Three Stooges slapstick and gags.

  • Features the signature chaotic energy and physical humor of the trio.

  • A short, lighthearted escapade perfect for fans.

Google audience: Audience reviews for this short are typically positive among Three Stooges fans, who appreciate the predictable but enjoyable slapstick routines and the chemistry between Moe, Larry, and Shemp. Criticisms, if any, usually center on the formulaic nature of the shorts, which is also part of their appeal to the dedicated fanbase.

Fun Fact

This short is notable for featuring Shemp Howard in a role where he is not the primary "leader" of the trio's antics, allowing Moe and Larry to drive more of the typical Stooge-style chaos.

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