Aviation Vacation
Aviation Vacation

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Aviation Vacation

1941
Movie
6 min
English

An animated around-the-world trip by airplane.

Insights

IMDb6.7/10
Director: Del LordGenres: Comedy, Short

Plot Summary

The Three Stooges are hired to be pilots for a wealthy inventor, but their incompetence leads to a chaotic series of events. They accidentally launch themselves into the sky without proper training. The ensuing airborne antics involve a chase with enemy agents and a crash landing.

Critical Reception

Aviation Vacation is a typical Three Stooges short, known for its slapstick humor and fast-paced gags. While not critically acclaimed in a traditional sense, it is a fan favorite for its classic Stooges' brand of comedy and memorable sequences.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its relentless physical comedy and the iconic chemistry of the Stooges.

  • Often cited as a prime example of the trio's signature anarchic humor.

  • The inventive aerial gags contribute to its memorable status among fans.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the short's effectiveness as pure comedic entertainment, with many appreciating the inventive gags and the consistent slapstick that the Three Stooges are known for.

Fun Fact

The film features a brief, uncredited appearance by Bud Jamison as the millionaire inventor, a frequent supporting actor in many Three Stooges shorts.

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