Guns a Poppin

Guns a Poppin! is a 1957 short subject directed by Jules White starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges (Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Joe Besser). It is the 179th entry in the series released by Columbia Pictures starring the comedians, who released 190 shorts for the studio between 1934 and 1959.

Guns a Poppin!
Directed by	Jules White
Screenplay by	Jack White
Story by	Jack White Elwood Ullman
Produced by	Jules White
Starring	Moe Howard Larry Fine Joe Besser Vernon Dent Frank Sully Joe Palma
Cinematography	Henry Freulich
Edited by	Saul A. Goodkind
Distributed by	Columbia Pictures
Release date	June 13, 1957 (1957-06-13) (U.S.)
Running time	16:27
Country	United States
Language	English

Plot

Moe stands trial for assaulting his comrades Larry and Joe, pleading with Judge (Vernon Dent) that he was under medical advice to maintain tranquility. However, the serenity is shattered by Larry and Joe's raucous rehearsal of their musical act, exacerbating Moe's fragile condition. Losing control, Moe ensnares Larry's trombone apparatus around their collective neck.

Concerned for Moe's well-being, Larry and Joe propose a therapeutic hunting excursion to alleviate his stress. Moe eagerly embraces the suggestion, and they embark on their journey. However, their respite is short-lived as they encounter a hungry bear, which pilfers their provisions. Frazzled, Moe implores Larry and Joe to confront the bear, leading to a sequence of mishaps that culminate in the bear absconding with their vehicle.

Further complications ensue when the trio inadvertently becomes entangled in a pursuit led by Sheriff, targeting outlaw Mad Bill Hookup. Despite unwittingly capturing Hookup and earning a substantial reward, their subsequent blunder allows the fugitive to escape, incensing the sheriff and prompting Moe to lash out at his companions.

Returning to court, Moe concludes his narrative, attributing his need for prolonged rest to his tumultuous experiences. Moved by Moe's plight, the judge exonerates him. However, the verdict elicits dismay from Larry and Joe, and their subsequent altercation with Moe leads to further chaos, compounded by the fortuitous intervention of Larry's resilient cranium.

Cast

Credited

• Moe Howard as Moe
• Larry Fine as Larry
• Joe Besser as Joe
• Vernon Dent as Judge
• Joe Palma as Mad Bill Hookup
• Frank Sully as Sheriff

Uncredited

• Johnny Kascier as Courtroom Spectator
• Paul Kruger as Bailiff (stock footage)

Production notes

Guns a Poppin! is a remake of 1945's Idiots Deluxe, using a surprisingly minimal amount of stock footage from the original. All new scenes were filmed on November 28, 1956.

See also

• List of American films of 1957

External links

• Guns a Poppin at IMDb
• Guns a Poppin at AllMovie
• Guns a Poppin! at threestooges.net