Three Smart Guys
Synopsis
Froggy hatches a plan to get Mickey, Buckwheat, and himself sent home from school early so they can go fishing. When the plan backfires, the boys decide to play hooky the next day. At the fishing hole, there are plenty of lunkers just waiting for the bait, but the boys have some comic trouble. After Buckwheat finds a new way to catch fish, an old man gives them a life lesson. Will they keep fishing or change their ways?
Part of the Our Gang: The MGM talkies (1929-1938)
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 23, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward L. Cahn
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert A. McGowan, Hal Law
- Original Title
- Three Smart Guys
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward L. Cahn
Robert A. McGowan, Hal Law
Jackson Rose
John Faure
Department Leadership Roster
Jackson Rose
Director of Photography
Robert A. McGowan
Writer
Edward L. Cahn
Director
John Faure
Editor
Hal Law
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Three Smart Guys
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What is Three Smart Guys about?
Froggy hatches a plan to get Mickey, Buckwheat, and himself sent home from school early so they can go fishing. When the plan backfires, the boys decide to play hooky the next day. At the fishing hole, there are plenty of lunkers just waiting for the bait, but the boys have some comic trouble. After Buckwheat finds a new way to catch fish, an old man gives them a life lesson. Will they keep fishing or change their ways?
Who directed Three Smart Guys?
Three Smart Guys was directed by Edward L. Cahn.
Who stars in Three Smart Guys?
The principal cast of Three Smart Guys includes Robert Blake, Billy Laughlin, Billie Thomas, Janet Burston.
When was Three Smart Guys released and how long is it?
Three Smart Guys was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 10m.