Three's a Crowd
Synopsis
An old man is reading a book by the fire. The clock strikes 8, and he heads off to bed. From his book, Alice in Wonderland, out crawls Alice, who turns the radio to the title tune. This wakes up Rip Van Winkle; Alice then rouses the Three Musketeers, who sing a bit. Next tune: Nero fiddles, Rome burns, and Cleopatra sizzles in a slinky dance. Uncle Tom sings a spiritual as Mr. Hyde sneaks up and abducts Alice. Tarzan to the rescue, along with several other characters who mount a spirited attack using such office supplies as pen points, matches, and a fountain pen. They box him up and carry him off.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 10, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rudolf Ising
- Original Score
- Frank Marsales
- Original Title
- Three's a Crowd
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Cartoons
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rudolf Ising
Frank Marsales
Leon Schlesinger
Department Leadership Roster
Rudolf Ising
Director
Leon Schlesinger
Producer
Frank Marsales
Original Music Composer
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What is Three's a Crowd about?
An old man is reading a book by the fire. The clock strikes 8, and he heads off to bed. From his book, Alice in Wonderland, out crawls Alice, who turns the radio to the title tune. This wakes up Rip Van Winkle; Alice then rouses the Three Musketeers, who sing a bit. Next tune: Nero fiddles, Rome burns, and Cleopatra sizzles in a slinky dance. Uncle Tom sings a spiritual as Mr. Hyde sneaks up and abducts Alice. Tarzan to the rescue, along with several other characters who mount a spirited attack using such office supplies as pen points, matches, and a fountain pen. They box him up and carry him off.
Who directed Three's a Crowd?
Three's a Crowd was directed by Rudolf Ising.
Who stars in Three's a Crowd?
The principal cast of Three's a Crowd includes Pinto Colvig, Bernice Hansen, Jack Mercer.
When was Three's a Crowd released and how long is it?
Three's a Crowd was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Three's a Crowd?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Three's a Crowd was composed by Frank Marsales.