Booby Dupes
"Beauties and the beasts!"
Originally released in 1945. Booby Dupes is a comedy film. directed by Del Lord. At just 17 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Curly Howard, Larry Fine, and Moe Howard
Synopsis
The stooges are three fish peddlers who decide to cut out the middleman by catching their own fish. They trade their car and $300 for a "new" boat which turns out to be a piece of junk that soon falls apart and sinks in the middle of the ocean. Luckily the boys also have a row boat which they climb into and then try to signal some passing planes for help. Unfortunately, their paint spattered rag is mistaken for a Japanese flag and they are bombed from the sky.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 18, 1945
80 years ago
Runtime
0h 17m
17 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Curly Howard
as Curly
Larry Fine
as Larry
Moe Howard
as Moe
Rebel Randall
as Captain's Girl
Vernon Dent
as Captain
Gene Courtney
as Bathing Beauty (uncredited)
Lola Gogan
as Bathing Beauty (uncredited)
Wanda Perry
as Bathing Beauty (uncredited)
Harry 'Snub' Pollard
as Ice Cream Vendor (uncredited)
John Tyrrell
as Boat Man (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Booby Dupes about?
The stooges are three fish peddlers who decide to cut out the middleman by catching their own fish. They trade their car and $300 for a "new" boat which turns out to be a piece of junk that soon fa...
Who directed Booby Dupes?
Booby Dupes was directed by Del Lord.
How long is Booby Dupes?
Booby Dupes has a runtime of 0 hours and 17 minutes (17 minutes total).
When was Booby Dupes released?
Booby Dupes was released on October 18, 1945 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Booby Dupes?
The main cast of Booby Dupes includes Curly Howard, Larry Fine, Moe Howard, Rebel Randall, Vernon Dent.