Don't Throw That Knife
“The nonsense kings take the census - the hard way”
Synopsis
The stooges become census takers and wind up in the apartment of a lady whose husband is both jealous and a knife thrower. When the husband arrives home, the boys try to hide, but are discovered, and after dodging some knives, leave on the run.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 3, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jules White
- Screenplay & Story
- Felix Adler
- Original Title
- Don't Throw That Knife
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jules White
Felix Adler
Fayte M. Browne
Edwin H. Bryant
Jules White
Department Leadership Roster
Jules White
Director
Felix Adler
Writer
Fayte M. Browne
Director of Photography
Edwin H. Bryant
Editor
Jules White
Producer
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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What is Don't Throw That Knife about?
The stooges become census takers and wind up in the apartment of a lady whose husband is both jealous and a knife thrower. When the husband arrives home, the boys try to hide, but are discovered, and after dodging some knives, leave on the run.
Who directed Don't Throw That Knife?
Don't Throw That Knife was directed by Jules White.
Who stars in Don't Throw That Knife?
The principal cast of Don't Throw That Knife includes Moe Howard, Larry Fine, Shemp Howard, Jean Willes, Dick Curtis.
When was Don't Throw That Knife released and how long is it?
Don't Throw That Knife was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 16m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Don't Throw That Knife?
Don't Throw That Knife holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).