Crime on Their Hands
“The Stooges are furniture upholsterers seeking to be reporters. They investigate a diamond theft and end up solving the case.”
Synopsis
The Stooges are janitors working in a newspaper office. When an anonymous caller phones in a tip about the theft of a famous diamond, the boys decide to become reporters and go after the crooks. They find the crooks, but Shemp accidentally swallows the diamond which was hidden in a bowl of candy. The crooks want to cut the diamond out, but the boys foil them with the help of a friendly gorilla.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 9, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Bernds
- Screenplay & Story
- Elwood Ullman
- Original Title
- Crime on Their Hands
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Bernds
Elwood Ullman
Henry Freulich
Henry DeMond
Hugh McCollum
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Bernds
Director
Henry DeMond
Editor
Hugh McCollum
Producer
Henry Freulich
Director of Photography
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 Crime on Their Hands
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What is Crime on Their Hands about?
The Stooges are janitors working in a newspaper office. When an anonymous caller phones in a tip about the theft of a famous diamond, the boys decide to become reporters and go after the crooks. They find the crooks, but Shemp accidentally swallows the diamond which was hidden in a bowl of candy. The crooks want to cut the diamond out, but the boys foil them with the help of a friendly gorilla.
Who directed Crime on Their Hands?
Crime on Their Hands was directed by Edward Bernds.
Who stars in Crime on Their Hands?
The principal cast of Crime on Their Hands includes Moe Howard, Larry Fine, Shemp Howard, Christine McIntyre, Lester Allen.
When was Crime on Their Hands released and how long is it?
Crime on Their Hands was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 18m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Crime on Their Hands?
Crime on Their Hands holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).