Gents in a Jam
“Shemp is heir to his uncle Phineas million dollar fortune. Last Stooge short directed by Ed Bernds.”
Synopsis
Shemp's rich Uncle Phineas comes to visit the stooges who are broke and about to evicted. The boys convince their landlady Mrs. McGruder not to toss them out as Shemp is set to inherit a fortune. The boys also have trouble with a circus strongman after Shemp accidentally rips off his wife's dress. Uncle Phineas gets in the middle of the fight, and Mrs. McGruder ends it by knocking out the strongman. It turns out that Uncle Phineas and the landlady were childhood sweethearts and he marries her, leaving the stooges out of the bucks once again.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 4, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Bernds
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Bernds
- Original Title
- Gents in a Jam
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Bernds
Edward Bernds
Fayte M. Browne
Edwin H. Bryant
Hugh McCollum
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Bernds
Writer
Edward Bernds
Director
Edwin H. Bryant
Editor
Fayte M. Browne
Director of Photography
Hugh McCollum
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gents in a Jam
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gents in a Jam about?
Shemp's rich Uncle Phineas comes to visit the stooges who are broke and about to evicted. The boys convince their landlady Mrs. McGruder not to toss them out as Shemp is set to inherit a fortune. The boys also have trouble with a circus strongman after Shemp accidentally rips off his wife's dress. Uncle Phineas gets in the middle of the fight, and Mrs. McGruder ends it by knocking out the strongman. It turns out that Uncle Phineas and the landlady were childhood sweethearts and he marries her, leaving the stooges out of the bucks once again.
Who directed Gents in a Jam?
Gents in a Jam was directed by Edward Bernds.
Who stars in Gents in a Jam?
The principal cast of Gents in a Jam includes Shemp Howard, Moe Howard, Larry Fine, Kitty McHugh, Danni Sue Nolan.
When was Gents in a Jam released and how long is it?
Gents in a Jam was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 16m.