Three Dark Horses
“A crooked campaign manager recruits the Stooges as delegates "Who are too dumb to think and wholl do what we tell them."”
Synopsis
A campaign boss is looking for three delegates to the presidential convention, delegates that are too stupid to discover that his candidate, Hammond Egger, is a crook. Enter the stooges as janitors sent to clean the man's office. After some of their antics, the boy's suitability for the job is apparent and they're hired. The stooges go to the convention, but double cross their boss and vote for another candidate, Abel Lamb Stewer. When the boss and his muscle man come looking for revenge, the boys defeat them in a wild fight.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 16, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jules White
- Screenplay & Story
- Felix Adler
- Original Title
- Three Dark Horses
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jules White
Felix Adler
Henry Freulich
Edwin H. Bryant
Jules White
Department Leadership Roster
Jules White
Director
Felix Adler
Writer
Henry Freulich
Director of Photography
Jules White
Producer
Edwin H. Bryant
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Three Dark Horses
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What is Three Dark Horses about?
A campaign boss is looking for three delegates to the presidential convention, delegates that are too stupid to discover that his candidate, Hammond Egger, is a crook. Enter the stooges as janitors sent to clean the man's office. After some of their antics, the boy's suitability for the job is apparent and they're hired. The stooges go to the convention, but double cross their boss and vote for another candidate, Abel Lamb Stewer. When the boss and his muscle man come looking for revenge, the boys defeat them in a wild fight.
Who directed Three Dark Horses?
Three Dark Horses was directed by Jules White.
Who stars in Three Dark Horses?
The principal cast of Three Dark Horses includes Shemp Howard, Larry Fine, Moe Howard, Ben Welden, Kenneth MacDonald.
When was Three Dark Horses released and how long is it?
Three Dark Horses was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 17m.