Oily to Bed, Oily to Rise
Originally released in 1939. Oily to Bed, Oily to Rise is a comedy film. directed by Jules White. At just 18 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Curly Howard, Moe Howard, and Larry Fine
Synopsis
Once again, the Stooges are three hapless tramps. After nearly destroying a farmer's (Richard Fiske) pile of firewood, the boys come to the assistance of the Widow Jenkins (Eva McKenzie), who has just been cheated out of her land by a trio of swindlers (Dick Curtis, Eddie Laughton, James Craig). Attempting to fix the woman's well, the Stooges instead unleash an oil geyser. They manage to retrieve the deed to the land and are allowed to marry the now wealthy Widow Jenkins' daughters. Moe tells Curly to wish for quintuplets, and Curly replies, "We'll honeymoon in Canada!" (a reference to the Dionne quintuplets).
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 6, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
0h 18m
18 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (13 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Curly Howard
as Curly
Moe Howard
as Moe
Larry Fine
as Larry
Dick Curtis
as Clipper - Swindler in Back Seat (uncredited)
Eddie Laughton
as Swindler in Front Seat (uncredited)
James Craig
as Swindler Driving Car (uncredited)
Dorothy Comingore
as June Jenkins (uncredited)
Eva McKenzie
as Mrs. Jenkins (uncredited)
Richard Fiske
as Mr. Johnson (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oily to Bed, Oily to Rise about?
Once again, the Stooges are three hapless tramps. After nearly destroying a farmer's (Richard Fiske) pile of firewood, the boys come to the assistance of the Widow Jenkins (Eva McKenzie), who has j...
Who directed Oily to Bed, Oily to Rise?
Oily to Bed, Oily to Rise was directed by Jules White.
How long is Oily to Bed, Oily to Rise?
Oily to Bed, Oily to Rise has a runtime of 0 hours and 18 minutes (18 minutes total).
When was Oily to Bed, Oily to Rise released?
Oily to Bed, Oily to Rise was released on October 6, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Oily to Bed, Oily to Rise?
The main cast of Oily to Bed, Oily to Rise includes Curly Howard, Moe Howard, Larry Fine, Dick Curtis, Eddie Laughton.