Higher Than a Kite
Synopsis
The stooges are auto mechanics working for the R.A.F. in England. After wrecking an officers car they need a place to hide, but their choice, a sewer pipe, turns out to a bomb which is dropped on the enemy. Finding themselves behind enemy lines, Moe and Curly disguise as German officers and Larry dresses as a seductive fraulein. While general Bommel chases after Larry, Moe and Curly steal the secret plans from the high command.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 30, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Del Lord
- Screenplay & Story
- Monte Collins, Elwood Ullman
- Original Title
- Higher Than a Kite
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Del Lord
Monte Collins, Elwood Ullman
Paul Borofsky
Del Lord, Hugh McCollum
Department Leadership Roster
Monte Collins
Writer
Del Lord
Director
Elwood Ullman
Writer
Del Lord
Producer
Hugh McCollum
Producer
Paul Borofsky
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 Higher Than a Kite
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What is Higher Than a Kite about?
The stooges are auto mechanics working for the R.A.F. in England. After wrecking an officers car they need a place to hide, but their choice, a sewer pipe, turns out to a bomb which is dropped on the enemy. Finding themselves behind enemy lines, Moe and Curly disguise as German officers and Larry dresses as a seductive fraulein. While general Bommel chases after Larry, Moe and Curly steal the secret plans from the high command.
Who directed Higher Than a Kite?
Higher Than a Kite was directed by Del Lord.
Who stars in Higher Than a Kite?
The principal cast of Higher Than a Kite includes Curly Howard, Moe Howard, Larry Fine, Duke York, Dick Curtis.
When was Higher Than a Kite released and how long is it?
Higher Than a Kite was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 18m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Higher Than a Kite?
Higher Than a Kite holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).