Judge. Jury. Executioner.

Starring: Moe Howard, Larry Fine, Curly Howard, Bud Jamison, Harry Semels, Suzanne Kaaren, James C. Morton, Edward LeSaint, Al Thompson, Johnny Kascier, Alice Belcher

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ - great

"We were tearin' up some hot swing music in the York Esther. Gail over there was swingin' her fans. Her sweetie Koik Robin was inhalin' a bottle of hooch at a table. And a hoofer by the name of Buck Wing was gettin' ready to shake his tootsies." - Curly

Why watch this? There is no comedy trio funnier than the Stooges with Curly.

Plot Summary: The Three Stooges serve as key witnesses in a murder trial for their friend, a nightclub dancer named Gail Tempest. While attempting to provide their testimony and prove her innocence, the trio causes absolute pandemonium inside the courtroom. The chaos and slapstick antics ultimately lead to an unexpected discovery that reveals the identity of the actual killer.

Dad's Preview: The Three Stooges, between 1934 and 1959, made 190 short comedy films, and they were never funnier than the original lineup consisting of Larry, Moe and Curly. This short film uses the courtroom setting as a backdrop for their hijinks, which dependably involve numerous head-slaps, eye-pokes, and gags galore. Particularly effective here are Curly's swearing in and the musical crime reenactment. Not sure about you, but I love every second of it. I heard that only guys like the Stooges, but I hold onto hope that women can one day find their way to these three loveable buffoons.

Jules White; Columbia Pictures