Off Again, On Again
Synopsis
Good samaritan Shemp rescues a girl from an accident, and a newspaper photographer snaps a picture of her thanking Shemp. The paper mixes up the caption, implying that Shemp and the girl are lovers. This doesn't sit well with Shemp's fiancee, who breaks off their engagement, leaving him so heartbroken he asks the rescued girl's gangster boyfriend (Dick Curtis) to kill him. When Shemp's intended returns and apologizes, he realizes that his days are numbered unless he can find the gangster and call off the hit.
Top Cast
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Shemp Howard
Woodcock Q. Strinker
Dick Curtis
Louie Derringer
Christine McIntyre
Edith
Grace Lenard
Maisie Frump
Bobby Burns
Customer (uncredited)
Heinie Conklin
Man Going Hunting (uncredited)
Lew Davis
Man on Street (uncredited)
Budd Fine
Policeman (uncredited)
Bud Jamison
Hotel Detective (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 16, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jules White
- Screenplay & Story
- Searle Kramer, Victor Travis
- Original Title
- Off Again, On Again
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jules White
Searle Kramer, Victor Travis, Charley Chase
Department Leadership Roster
Jules White
Director
Searle Kramer
Screenplay
Victor Travis
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Off Again, On Again
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Off Again, On Again about?
Good samaritan Shemp rescues a girl from an accident, and a newspaper photographer snaps a picture of her thanking Shemp. The paper mixes up the caption, implying that Shemp and the girl are lovers. This doesn't sit well with Shemp's fiancee, who breaks off their engagement, leaving him so heartbroken he asks the rescued girl's gangster boyfriend (Dick Curtis) to kill him. When Shemp's intended returns and apologizes, he realizes that his days are numbered unless he can find the gangster and call off the hit.
Who directed Off Again, On Again?
Off Again, On Again was directed by Jules White.
Who stars in Off Again, On Again?
The principal cast of Off Again, On Again includes Shemp Howard, Dick Curtis, Christine McIntyre, Grace Lenard, Bobby Burns.
When was Off Again, On Again released and how long is it?
Off Again, On Again was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 16m.