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Three Pests in a Mess

January 19, 1945 0h 15m 6.3/10 (6 votes)

Originally released in 1945. Three Pests in a Mess is a comedy film. directed by Del Lord. At just 15 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Curly Howard, Larry Fine, and Moe Howard

Synopsis

The stooges are three inventors trying to a get a patent on their preposterous fly catching invention. When they learn they'll have to catch 100,000 flies to earn enough to get a patent, some crooks overhear and think the boys are the $100,000 sweepstakes winners. When the crooks give chase, the stooges hide in a sporting goods store where Curly shoots a dummy, which they mistake for a real person. The boys decide to bury the "body" in a pet cemetery, but the cemetery owner arrives from a costume party with his partners, all dressed as spooks, and they proceed to scare the devil out of the stooges.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 19, 1945 81 years ago
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Runtime 0h 15m 15 minutes total
User Rating 6.3/10 Good (6 votes)
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Language English Original language

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Columbia Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Three Pests in a Mess about?

The stooges are three inventors trying to a get a patent on their preposterous fly catching invention. When they learn they'll have to catch 100,000 flies to earn enough to get a patent, some crook...

Who directed Three Pests in a Mess?

Three Pests in a Mess was directed by Del Lord.

How long is Three Pests in a Mess?

Three Pests in a Mess has a runtime of 0 hours and 15 minutes (15 minutes total).

When was Three Pests in a Mess released?

Three Pests in a Mess was released on January 19, 1945 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Three Pests in a Mess?

The main cast of Three Pests in a Mess includes Curly Howard, Larry Fine, Moe Howard, Christine McIntyre, Brian O'Hara.