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6.8 / 10(9 votes)IMDbNR194319mUnited States of America

I Can Hardly Wait

Synopsis

The stooges are defense workers who have trouble getting to sleep when Curly gets a toothache. Moe and Larry try various ways to remove the offending tooth, but nothing works so they take Curly to the dentist. While Moe gets in the chair to show Curly how easy its going to be, the dentist enters and pulls Moe's tooth by mistake. Curly then wakes up and realizes its all been a dream and a punch to the mouth from Moe dislodges the tooth.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

August 13, 1943

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Jules White
Screenplay & Story
Clyde Bruckman
Original Title
I Can Hardly Wait
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
19m
Production Studios
Columbia Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jules White

Screenplay & Story

Clyde Bruckman

Film Editing

Charles Hochberg

Producers

Jules White

Department Leadership Roster

Jules White

Jules White

Director

Clyde Bruckman

Clyde Bruckman

Writer

Jules White

Jules White

Producer

Charles Hochberg

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for I Can Hardly Wait.

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Frequently Asked Questions About I Can Hardly Wait

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is I Can Hardly Wait about?

The stooges are defense workers who have trouble getting to sleep when Curly gets a toothache. Moe and Larry try various ways to remove the offending tooth, but nothing works so they take Curly to the dentist. While Moe gets in the chair to show Curly how easy its going to be, the dentist enters and pulls Moe's tooth by mistake. Curly then wakes up and realizes its all been a dream and a punch to the mouth from Moe dislodges the tooth.

Who directed I Can Hardly Wait?

I Can Hardly Wait was directed by Jules White.

Who stars in I Can Hardly Wait?

The principal cast of I Can Hardly Wait includes Curly Howard, Larry Fine, Moe Howard, Dick Curtis, Bud Jamison.

When was I Can Hardly Wait released and how long is it?

I Can Hardly Wait was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 19m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for I Can Hardly Wait?

I Can Hardly Wait holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).