Three Chumps Ahead
Synopsis
Thelma rushes into the apartment she shares with Patsy, excited because she's fallen in love with Archie, a rich man with yachts and a British accent. Patsy isn't impressed and less so when Archie comes calling. She does her best to sink the romance, making noise while the lovers talk and offering Limburger cheese sandwiches. In desperation, Archie calls his brother Benny, who's a sailor, and asks him to keep Patsy company. After a series of mishaps, they end up at a saloon where Patsy orders everything on the menu. Who's going to have to pay?
Top Cast
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Thelma Todd
Thelma Todd
Patsy Kelly
Patricia 'Patsy' Kelly
Benny Baker
Benny Baker, Second Suitor
Eddie Phillips
Archie Baker, First Suitor
Frank Moran
First Waiter
Ernie Adams
Pool Hall Attendant (uncredited)
Ernie Alexander
Pool Hall Patron (uncredited)
Harry Bernard
Pool Hall Patron (uncredited)
Billy Bletcher
Second Waiter (uncredited)
Baldwin Cooke
Cafe Patron (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 14, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gus Meins
- Original Title
- Three Chumps Ahead
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gus Meins
Department Leadership Roster
Gus Meins
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Three Chumps Ahead
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What is Three Chumps Ahead about?
Thelma rushes into the apartment she shares with Patsy, excited because she's fallen in love with Archie, a rich man with yachts and a British accent. Patsy isn't impressed and less so when Archie comes calling. She does her best to sink the romance, making noise while the lovers talk and offering Limburger cheese sandwiches. In desperation, Archie calls his brother Benny, who's a sailor, and asks him to keep Patsy company. After a series of mishaps, they end up at a saloon where Patsy orders everything on the menu. Who's going to have to pay?
Who directed Three Chumps Ahead?
Three Chumps Ahead was directed by Gus Meins.
Who stars in Three Chumps Ahead?
The principal cast of Three Chumps Ahead includes Thelma Todd, Patsy Kelly, Benny Baker, Eddie Phillips, Frank Moran.
When was Three Chumps Ahead released and how long is it?
Three Chumps Ahead was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 19m.