
The Three Wise Guys
“She tried to be a "Wise Guy" - but she just wanted to be a wife! You'll howl at this comedy of racketeers vs. romance!”
Synopsis
Riding in his private car on Christmas day, railroad tycoon Hatcher prefers work to celebrating, while his son Joe prefers having a good time. In the coach car, Joe sees pretty Clarabelle Brooks and is sincerely concerned when she faints. A doctor, who is also in the car, helps to revive Clarabelle, says that she is suffering from severe hunger and, with fellow passenger Blackie Swanson, passes the hat for her. Later, Clarabelle, who is secretly working with con-men Doc and Blackie, goes to their compartment to discuss plans to set Joe up for a breach of promise suit...
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May 15, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George B. Seitz
- Original Title
- The Three Wise Guys
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George B. Seitz
Department Leadership Roster
George B. Seitz
Director
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What is The Three Wise Guys about?
Riding in his private car on Christmas day, railroad tycoon Hatcher prefers work to celebrating, while his son Joe prefers having a good time. In the coach car, Joe sees pretty Clarabelle Brooks and is sincerely concerned when she faints. A doctor, who is also in the car, helps to revive Clarabelle, says that she is suffering from severe hunger and, with fellow passenger Blackie Swanson, passes the hat for her. Later, Clarabelle, who is secretly working with con-men Doc and Blackie, goes to their compartment to discuss plans to set Joe up for a breach of promise suit...
Who directed The Three Wise Guys?
The Three Wise Guys was directed by George B. Seitz.
Who stars in The Three Wise Guys?
The principal cast of The Three Wise Guys includes Robert Young, Betty Furness, Raymond Walburn, Thurston Hall.
When was The Three Wise Guys released and how long is it?
The Three Wise Guys was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
