Our Wife (1941)
comedy film
When a composer comes up with a hit, his ex-wife sets out to break up his romance with another woman and get him back.
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Short movies
Explore films with short genres and themes.
Matches come from recorded genres and theme tags; catalogue coverage can vary. 1,016 films · Page 19.
Healthy, Wealthy and Dumb (1938)
comedy film, slapstick
After Curly wins $50,000 by crafting a memorable jingle for a radio competition, the Stooges resolve to adopt an affluent lifestyle. They relocate to the Hotel Costa Plente, where their accommodation, replete with opulent furnishings, beco…
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I Can Hardly Wait (1943)
comedy film
The Stooges are defense workers at the Heedlock Airplane Corp. (a pun on the Lockheed Aircraft Corporation). Their late night feast begins with a mistaken attempt to crack open a refrigerator, believing it to be a safe, leading to a humble…
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Matri-Phony (1942)
comedy film
During the era of "Ancient Erysipelas", the Stooges preside over Ye Olde Pottery shop, a quaint establishment nestled within the bustling streets. Amidst the backdrop of this setting, the formidable Emperor Octopus Grabus sets forth on a q…
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How High Is Up? (1940)
comedy film
The Stooges are vagrants who seek to earn money by mending pots and pans. After repairing a flat tire on their truck—a task that requires them first to extricate Curly from his sweater—they drive to a construction site, where they attract …
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Small Talk (1929)
comedy film
thumb|thumbtime=5|Small Talk (1929) The gang are all orphans hoping to be adopted by nice families where "spinach is not on the menu". Wheezer, the youngest child, is adopted by a wealthy couple, while his older sister Mary Ann is not. The…
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The Night the Animals Talked (1970)
Christmas film
The special focuses on an old Norwegian holiday legend regarding the Nativity of Jesus. The plot focuses on a simple stable, which suddenly is showered with light from the Star of Bethlehem. The animals stir in their sleep.
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Out West (1947)
Western film, comedy film
Shemp finds himself afflicted with a troublesome medical condition caused by a swollen vein in his leg. Following medical advice, he embarks on a therapeutic sojourn to the rugged terrain of the Old West. Upon arrival in a somewhat lawless…
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Hard Luck Duck (1995)
A villainous fox wants to put Hard Luck Duck on his menu. Hard Luck Duck has a friend/bodyguard, an alligator named Harley. Harley routinely thwarts the fox's efforts to make a meal of the duck.
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Two Tars (1928)
Komödie, buddy film, comedy film, silent film
During a shore leave, two sailors opt to rent an automobile, with Laurel assuming the role of driver. However, his lack of proficiency behind the wheel leads to a near collision with a pedestrian at a street corner. Subsequently, Hardy tak…
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Termites of 1938 (1938)
comedy film
A high-society woman named Muriel has been looking forward to attending a dinner gathering hosted by an acquaintance. However, her spouse, Arthur, elects to embark on a fishing expedition, leaving her to contend with the prospect of attend…
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Visas and Virtue (1997)
Drama
Haunted by the sight of hundreds of Jewish refugees outside the consulate gates, a Japanese diplomat and his wife, stationed in Kaunas, Lithuania, at the beginning of World War II, must decide how much they are willing to risk. Inspired by…
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Everything Will Be OK (2006)
The main character and a few of the film's scenarios were developed from sketches and webcomics Hertzfeldt did in 1999-2000 for his website while working on other film projects. The film tells the story of Bill, whose daily routines, perce…
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Spanky (1932)
comedy film
Although this is a remake of a 1920s silent Our Gang episode called Uncle Tom's Uncle, the main character is Spanky. Early scenes of this film were part of Spanky's screen test taken back in April 1931 during his first visit to Hal Roach S…
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The Balloonatic (1923)
Komödie
left|thumb|thumbtime=5|The Balloonatic (1923) right|thumb|upright|Buster Keaton and Phyllis Haver A young man has a series of encounters in an amusement area, much like Coney Island, until happening upon a group of men preparing a gas ball…
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The Tell-Tale Heart (1941)
drama film
After years' subjection to verbal and emotional abuse by his master, a young weaver decides to murder him. Before the elderly man dies, he predicts his killer eventually will succumb to an overwhelming sense of guilt and betray himself. Sh…
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Pies and Guys (1958)
comedy film
In the third Stooge adaptation of the 1913 play Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw, the Stooges assume the roles of repairmen who inadvertently cause a commotion in the presence of two psychologists, Professors Quackenbush and Sedletz. A wag…
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Higher Than a Kite (1943)
comedy film
The Stooges want to fly for the Royal Air Force but find themselves relegated to the role of mechanics in an airport garage. Assigned the task of remedying a mysterious squeaking noise emanating from the Colonel's car by his assistant, Kel…
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Nutty but Nice (1940)
comedy film
The Stooges are singing waiters in a restaurant where they encounter two physicians concerned about the well-being of Betty Williams, a young girl who has been made ill by grief. Betty's father, a bank cashier, has been abducted while tran…
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Whoops, I'm an Indian! (1936)
Western film, comedy film
The Stooges, depicted as unscrupulous gamblers residing in the antiquated Western locale of Lobo City, engage in deceitful practices during a game of roulette, unfairly swindling the townsfolk. Their ruse is uncovered, particularly by Pier…
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Goofs and Saddles (1937)
Western film, comedy film
Set in the American Old West, the Stooges are scouts tasked with apprehending a notorious gang of cattle rustlers under the command of the nefarious Longhorn Pete. Directed by General Muster, the trio embarks on their mission, using stealt…
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Creeps (1956)
comedy film, ghost film
The Stooges regale their three sons with tales of their past exploits, recounting instances when they worked as movers tasked with relocating furniture from haunted locales. In one narrative, they recall their assignment at the foreboding …
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Yes, We Have No Bonanza (1939)
comedy film
The Stooges are employed as singing waiters in a saloon located in the Western frontier, where they perform with a trio of singing cowgirls. Despite their diligent efforts, they are subjected to the cruelty of saloon keeper Maxey, who expl…
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All the World's a Stooge (1941)
comedy film
Wealthy Ajax Bullion is disgruntled when his eccentric wife announces that she has arranged to adopt a refugee – she enthusiastically explains that "it's really quite the thing socially". Meanwhile, Ajax grapples with a severe toothache, p…
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