Comedy · United States of America · 1952 · 17m

A Missed Fortune

Director

Cast

Shemp Howard as Shemp Larry Fine as Larry Moe Howard as Moe Nanette Bordeaux as Fifi Vivian Mason as Stooge Golddigger Vernon Dent as Hotel Manager

Crew

Henry DeMond — Editor Jack White — Screenplay Searle Kramer — Story Jules White — Producer

Synopsis

Shemp wins $50,000 in a radio contest and the stooges move into the Hotel Costa Plente where they live it up and wreck their fancy suite. While they wait for the prize money to arrive, the boys are pursued by three gold-digging dames after their winnings. When the check arrives however, it's only for $4.85 after tax deductions.

Mood & Themes

slapstick comedy pet monkey

Key Collaborators

Jules White Director Henry DeMond Editor Jack White Screenplay Searle Kramer Story Jules White Producer

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