Hugs and Mugs
“The Stooges' own brand of riotous comedy!”
Synopsis
The stooges run a furniture store and come into possession of a stolen pearl necklace. Three crooked dames convince the boys that the necklace is theirs, and when the real thieves arrive, the stooges fight to defend the girl's property. The stooges defeat the bad guys and the girls decide to go honest and return the necklace to its rightful owner.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 2, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jules White
- Screenplay & Story
- Clyde Bruckman
- Original Title
- Hugs and Mugs
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jules White
Clyde Bruckman
Vincent J. Farrar
Edwin H. Bryant
Jules White
Department Leadership Roster
Jules White
Director
Clyde Bruckman
Writer
Jules White
Producer
Vincent J. Farrar
Director of Photography
Edwin H. Bryant
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 Hugs and Mugs
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What is Hugs and Mugs about?
The stooges run a furniture store and come into possession of a stolen pearl necklace. Three crooked dames convince the boys that the necklace is theirs, and when the real thieves arrive, the stooges fight to defend the girl's property. The stooges defeat the bad guys and the girls decide to go honest and return the necklace to its rightful owner.
Who directed Hugs and Mugs?
Hugs and Mugs was directed by Jules White.
Who stars in Hugs and Mugs?
The principal cast of Hugs and Mugs includes Moe Howard, Larry Fine, Shemp Howard, Nanette Bordeaux, Christine McIntyre.
When was Hugs and Mugs released and how long is it?
Hugs and Mugs was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 16m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hugs and Mugs?
Hugs and Mugs holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).