Studio Stoops

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Studio Stoops
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Directed by Edward Bernds
Written by Elwood Ullman
Produced by Hugh McCollum
Starring Moe Howard
Larry Fine
Shemp Howard
Christine McIntyre
Kenneth MacDonald
Vernon Dent
Joe Palma
Ted Stanhope
Chuck Hamilton
Charles Jordan
Stanley Price
Cinematography Vincent Farrar
Edited by Henry DeMond
Distributed by Columbia Pictures
Release date
  • October 5, 1950 (1950-10-05)(U.S.)
Running time
16:00
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Studio Stoops is a 1950 short subject directed by Edward Bernds starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges (Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Shemp Howard). It is the 126th entry in the series released by Columbia Pictures starring the comedians, who released 190 shorts for the studio between 1934 and 1959.

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Plot

Mistakenly identified as representatives of B.O. Pictures' publicity department, the Stooges, initially enlisted as exterminators, are assigned the responsibility of staging a contrived kidnapping to enhance the studio's publicity campaign featuring the emerging actress, Dolly Devore. However, their plan is intercepted by two gangsters who perpetrate a genuine abduction of Devore from her hotel room. Subsequently, the Stooges find themselves compelled to intervene and rescue Devore from the clutches of the criminals.

In the ensuing rescue attempt, Shemp finds himself perilously stranded on an outdoor ledge while masquerading as Devore inside a garment bag. With Shemp's life hanging in the balance, a tense standoff unfolds as the Stooges and Devore collaborate to fashion a makeshift rope to secure Shemp's safety. Amidst the chaos, a fortuitous mishap occurs when one of the criminals inadvertently becomes entangled in the rope, enabling Devore and Moe to incapacitate the perpetrators.

Simultaneously, Larry endeavors to enlist the assistance of law enforcement authorities, only to encounter skepticism regarding the authenticity of the situation. Undeterred, Larry resorts to unconventional methods, luring the police back to the scene of the crime by provoking a chase. Ultimately, the timely intervention of the police facilitates the apprehension of the criminals and ensures the resolution of the crisis.

Throughout the ordeal, the Stooges navigate a series of precarious situations, including Larry's near-fatal mishap and the subsequent comedic escapades culminating in their unexpected descent into a bathtub filled with water. Despite the tumultuous events, the Stooges emerge relatively unscathed, humorously reflecting on their misadventures as they indulge in a well-deserved moment of respite.

Cast

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Uncredited

Note: IMDb lists Jean Willes as the woman on the balcony, but it is not Willes, and the role is played by an unidentified actress.

Production notes

Studio Stoops was filmed on February 22–25, 1949, [1] but withheld from release until October 5, 1950, a total of 20 months. [2]

The gag of Shemp hiding in a garment bag in the hotel room closet then managing to get out of the closet was adapted from Buster Keaton's 1941 short film So You Won't Squawk. [3]

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References

  1. ↑ Pauley, Jim (2012). The Three Stooges Hollywood Filming Locations. Solana Beach, California: Santa Monica Press, LLC. p. 250. ISBN   9781595800701.
  2. ↑ Studio Stoops at threestooges.net
  3. ↑ "Studio Stoops (1950)".


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