Pest Man Wins

Last updated
Pest Man Wins
Pest Man Wins.jpg
Directed by Jules White
Written by Felix Adler
Produced byJules White
Starring Moe Howard
Larry Fine
Shemp Howard
Margie Liszt
Nanette Bordeaux
Emil Sitka
Vernon Dent
Cinematography Fayte Brown
Edited by Edwin Bryant
Distributed by Columbia Pictures
Release date
  • December 6, 1951 (1951-12-06)(U.S.)
Running time
16:01
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Pest Man Wins is a 1951 short subject directed by Jules White starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges (Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Shemp Howard). It is the 136th entry in the series released by Columbia Pictures starring the comedians, who released 190 shorts for the studio between 1934 and 1959.

Contents

Plot

The Stooges, assuming the role of pest exterminators, devise a marketing scheme by surreptitiously introducing mice, moths, and ants into an affluent household hosting a dinner party. Their objective is to subsequently offer their services to remediate the pest infestation they themselves created, thereby capitalizing on the situation.

Amidst the elegant ambiance of the soirée, the trio finds themselves amidst a series of comedic mishaps. Notably, during a piano recital featuring Johann Strauss II's "Blue Danube Waltz" performed by the esteemed guest pianist, Mr. Philander, the tranquil atmosphere is disrupted by a cacophony of feline voices, instigated by a mouse's intrusion into the piano. In their attempt to rectify the situation, the Stooges inadvertently exacerbate it, resulting in the destruction of the instrument.

Following this debacle, the Stooges become embroiled in a pie fight, initiated amidst the chaos of the event, further adding to the comedic tableau of the evening.

Production notes

Pest Man Wins was filmed on February 12–15, 1951. It is a remake of Ants in the Pantry (1936) using minimal stock footage. In addition, pie fight footage was recycled from In the Sweet Pie and Pie (1941) and Half-Wits Holiday (1947). [1]

The title is a parody of the expression "the best man wins." [2]

Related Research Articles

<i>Half-Wits Holiday</i> 1947 film by Jules White

Half-Wits Holiday is a 1947 short subject directed by Jules White starring American slapstick comedy team the Three Stooges. It is the 97th entry in the series released by Columbia Pictures starring the comedians, who released 190 shorts for the studio between 1934 and 1959.

<i>Pop Goes the Easel</i> 1935 American short film by Del Lord

Pop Goes the Easel is a 1935 short subject directed by Del Lord starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges. It is the seventh entry in the series released by Columbia Pictures starring the comedians, who released 190 shorts for the studio between 1934 and 1959.

<i>Ants in the Pantry</i> 1936 film by Preston Black

Ants in the Pantry is a 1936 short subject directed by Preston Black starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges. It is the 12th entry in the series released by Columbia Pictures starring the comedians, who released 190 shorts for the studio between 1934 and 1959.

<i>Movie Maniacs</i> 1936 American short film by Del Lord

Movie Maniacs is a 1936 short subject directed by Del Lord starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges. It is the 13th entry in the series released by Columbia Pictures starring the comedians, who released 190 shorts for the studio between 1934 and 1959.

<i>Slippery Silks</i> 1936 American short film by Preston Black

Slippery Silks is a 1936 short subject directed by Preston Black starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges. It is the 19th entry in the series released by Columbia Pictures starring the comedians, who released 190 shorts for the studio between 1934 and 1959.

<i>Loose Loot</i> 1953 U.S. short film by Jules White

Loose Loot is a 1953 short subject directed by Jules White starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges. It is the 146th entry in the series released by Columbia Pictures starring the comedians, who released 190 shorts for the studio between 1934 and 1959.

<i>Dizzy Detectives</i> 1943 American short film by Jules White

Dizzy Detectives is a 1943 short subject directed by Jules White starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges. It is the 68th entry in the series released by Columbia Pictures starring the comedians, who released 190 shorts for the studio between 1934 and 1959.

<i>Beer Barrel Polecats</i> 1946 film by Jules White

Beer Barrel Polecats is a 1946 short subject directed by Jules White starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges. It is the 88th entry in the series released by Columbia Pictures starring the comedians, who released 190 shorts for the studio between 1934 and 1959.

<i>In the Sweet Pie and Pie</i> 1941 film by Jules White

In the Sweet Pie and Pie is a 1941 short subject directed by Jules White starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges. It is the 58th entry in the series released by Columbia Pictures starring the comedians, who released 190 shorts for the studio between 1934 and 1959.

<i>Musty Musketeers</i> 1954 American short film by Jules White

Musty Musketeers is a 1954 short subject directed by Jules White starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges. It is the 154th entry in the series released by Columbia Pictures starring the comedians, who released 190 shorts for the studio between 1934 and 1959.

<i>Three Pests in a Mess</i> 1945 film by Del Lord

Three Pests in a Mess is a 1945 short subject written and directed by Del Lord starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges. It is the 83rd entry in the series released by Columbia Pictures starring the comedians, who released 190 shorts for the studio between 1934 and 1959.

<i>Scheming Schemers</i> 1956 film by Jules White

Scheming Schemers is a 1956 short subject directed by Jules White starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges. It is the 173rd entry in the series released by Columbia Pictures starring the comedians, who released 190 shorts for the studio between 1934 and 1959.

<i>Pies and Guys</i> 1958 film by Jules White

Pies and Guys is a 1958 short subject directed by Jules White starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges. It is the 185th entry in the series released by Columbia Pictures starring the comedians, who released 190 shorts for the studio between 1934 and 1959.

<i>Three Loan Wolves</i> 1946 film by Jules White

Three Loan Wolves is a 1946 short subject directed by Jules White starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges. It is the 93rd entry in the series released by Columbia Pictures starring the comedians, who released 190 shorts for the studio between 1934 and 1959.

<i>Out West</i> (1947 film) 1947 American short film by Edward Bernds

Out West is a 1947 short subject directed by Edward Bernds starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges. It is the 99th entry in the series released by Columbia Pictures starring the comedians, who released 190 shorts for the studio between 1934 and 1959.

<i>The Ghost Talks</i> (1949 film) 1949 American short film by Jules White

The Ghost Talks is a 1949 comedy horror short subject, directed by Jules White. The stars are the American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges. It is the 113th entry in the series released by Columbia Pictures starring the comedians, who released 190 shorts for the studio between 1934 and 1959.

<i>Scrambled Brains</i> 1951 film by Jules White

Scrambled Brains is a 1951 short subject directed by Jules White starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges. It is the 132nd entry in the series released by Columbia Pictures starring the comedians, who released 190 shorts for the studio between 1934 and 1959.

<i>Corny Casanovas</i> 1952 American short film by Jules White

Corny Casanovas is a 1952 short subject directed by Jules White starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges. It is the 139th entry in the series released by Columbia Pictures starring the comedians, who released 190 shorts for the studio between 1934 and 1959.

<i>Fling in the Ring</i> 1955 American short film by Jules White

Fling in the Ring is a 1955 short subject directed by Jules White starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges. It is the 159th entry in the series released by Columbia Pictures starring the comedians, who released 190 shorts for the studio between 1934 and 1959.

<i>For Crimin Out Loud</i> 1956 American short film by Jules White

For Crimin' Out Loud is a 1956 short subject directed by Jules White starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges. It is the 170th entry in the series released by Columbia Pictures starring the comedians, who released 190 shorts for the studio between 1934 and 1959.

References

  1. ↑ Solomon, Jon. (2002) The Complete Three Stooges: The Official Filmography and Three Stooges Companion; Comedy III Productions, Inc., ISBN   0-9711868-0-4
  2. ↑ Pest Man Wins at threestooges.net


This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.