Where the Pest Begins
Synopsis
Jonathan Bass (Tom Kennedy), an inventor working for the government, makes the mistake of his life. He moves next door to Shemp. Lazy, obtuse and obnoxious, Shemp plays the good neighbor by wrecking the Bass' garage, car and china... and somehow makes it look to Bass' wife (Christine McIntyre) that Jonathan is clumsily at fault. Bass' latest project is a new bomb for the Army, and it's only a matter of time before helpful Shemp turns up in the laboratory basement offering his assistance.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 4, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Edwards
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Bernds, Russell Malmgren
- Original Title
- Where the Pest Begins
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Edwards
Edward Bernds, Russell Malmgren
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Bernds
Screenplay
Harry Edwards
Director
Russell Malmgren
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Where the Pest Begins
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What is Where the Pest Begins about?
Jonathan Bass (Tom Kennedy), an inventor working for the government, makes the mistake of his life. He moves next door to Shemp. Lazy, obtuse and obnoxious, Shemp plays the good neighbor by wrecking the Bass' garage, car and china... and somehow makes it look to Bass' wife (Christine McIntyre) that Jonathan is clumsily at fault. Bass' latest project is a new bomb for the Army, and it's only a matter of time before helpful Shemp turns up in the laboratory basement offering his assistance.
Who directed Where the Pest Begins?
Where the Pest Begins was directed by Harry Edwards.
Who stars in Where the Pest Begins?
The principal cast of Where the Pest Begins includes Shemp Howard, Tom Kennedy, Christine McIntyre, Rebel Randall, Harry Tenbrook.
When was Where the Pest Begins released and how long is it?
Where the Pest Begins was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 17m.