Flagpole Jitters
“The Three Stooges hit a new high in low-down laughs”
Synopsis
The stooges are taking care of their invalid friend Mary who is confined to wheelchair. At their jobs in a theater, where they hope to earn money for an operation for Mary, they witness a hypnotist, doing his act. The stooges become subjects for his show and are hypnotized into walking out on a flagpole high above the ground. When they come out of their trance and realize their predicament they fall into a window and foil a robbery in progress thus earning reward money to pay for Mary's operation.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 5, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jules White
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack White
- Original Title
- Flagpole Jitters
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jules White
Jack White, Felix Adler
Irving Lippman
Harold White
Jules White
Department Leadership Roster
Felix Adler
Writer
Jules White
Director
Jack White
Screenplay
Irving Lippman
Director of Photography
Harold White
Editor
Jules White
Producer
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What is Flagpole Jitters about?
The stooges are taking care of their invalid friend Mary who is confined to wheelchair. At their jobs in a theater, where they hope to earn money for an operation for Mary, they witness a hypnotist, doing his act. The stooges become subjects for his show and are hypnotized into walking out on a flagpole high above the ground. When they come out of their trance and realize their predicament they fall into a window and foil a robbery in progress thus earning reward money to pay for Mary's operation.
Who directed Flagpole Jitters?
Flagpole Jitters was directed by Jules White.
Who stars in Flagpole Jitters?
The principal cast of Flagpole Jitters includes Shemp Howard, Larry Fine, Moe Howard, David Bond, Vernon Dent.
When was Flagpole Jitters released and how long is it?
Flagpole Jitters was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 16m.