Back from the Front
"Any resemblance between the characters in this picture and other human beings is a dirty shame."
Originally released in 1943. Back from the Front is a comedy/war film. directed by Jules White. At just 18 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Curly Howard, Larry Fine, and Moe Howard
Synopsis
The Stooges join the war effort by enlisting at Merchant Marines. While aboard, they have a brief run-in with (a secret German Nazi officer) Lt. Dungen (Vernon Dent), and then mistake a torpedo for a beached whale. Moe says they have to kill it, and it promptly explodes. After being lost at sea for several days, they come across the SS Schicklgruber and climb aboard. Now with fully grown beards, they come across Lt. Dungen again, who does not recognize them. After realizing they are on a German war ship they eventually overtake the crew and toss them overboard.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 28, 1943
82 years ago
Runtime
0h 18m
18 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (11 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Curly Howard
as Curly
Larry Fine
as Larry
Moe Howard
as Moe
Stanley Blystone
as Herr Capitan (uncredited)
Vernon Dent
as Lt. Dungen (uncredited)
Bud Jamison
as Petty Officer (uncredited)
Adele Mara
as Dizzy (uncredited)
Al Thompson
as German Officer / German Sailor (uncredited)
Tom Coleman
as Military officer (uncredited)
Jack 'Tiny' Lipson
as Huge German Sailor (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Back from the Front about?
The Stooges join the war effort by enlisting at Merchant Marines. While aboard, they have a brief run-in with (a secret German Nazi officer) Lt. Dungen (Vernon Dent), and then mistake a torpedo for...
Who directed Back from the Front?
Back from the Front was directed by Jules White.
How long is Back from the Front?
Back from the Front has a runtime of 0 hours and 18 minutes (18 minutes total).
When was Back from the Front released?
Back from the Front was released on May 28, 1943 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Back from the Front?
The main cast of Back from the Front includes Curly Howard, Larry Fine, Moe Howard, Stanley Blystone, Vernon Dent.