Three Missing Links
Synopsis
The stooges are janitors working in a movie studio. After wrecking the bosses office, they get jobs as actors in an African movie. Curly plays a gorilla and Moe and Larry are primitive natives. On location in Africa, the stooges have a confrontation with a witch doctor from whom Curly buys some "love candy" with hopes of attracting the films leading lady. When a female gorilla disrupts the movie set, Curly eats some of the candy and chases after her.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 29, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jules White
- Screenplay & Story
- Searle Kramer
- Original Title
- Three Missing Links
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jules White
Searle Kramer
Charles Nelson
Department Leadership Roster
Jules White
Director
Searle Kramer
Writer
Charles Nelson
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Three Missing Links
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What is Three Missing Links about?
The stooges are janitors working in a movie studio. After wrecking the bosses office, they get jobs as actors in an African movie. Curly plays a gorilla and Moe and Larry are primitive natives. On location in Africa, the stooges have a confrontation with a witch doctor from whom Curly buys some "love candy" with hopes of attracting the films leading lady. When a female gorilla disrupts the movie set, Curly eats some of the candy and chases after her.
Who directed Three Missing Links?
Three Missing Links was directed by Jules White.
Who stars in Three Missing Links?
The principal cast of Three Missing Links includes Curly Howard, Larry Fine, Moe Howard, Jane Hamilton, John Lester Johnson.
When was Three Missing Links released and how long is it?
Three Missing Links was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 18m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Three Missing Links?
Three Missing Links holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).