Flagpole Jitters
"The Three Stooges hit a new high in low-down laughs"
Originally released in 1956. Flagpole Jitters is a comedy film. directed by Jules White. At just 16 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Shemp Howard, Larry Fine, and Moe Howard
Synopsis
The stooges are taking care of their invalid friend Mary who is confined to wheelchair. At their jobs in a theater, where they hope to earn money for an operation for Mary, they witness a hypnotist, doing his act. The stooges become subjects for his show and are hypnotized into walking out on a flagpole high above the ground. When they come out of their trance and realize their predicament they fall into a window and foil a robbery in progress thus earning reward money to pay for Mary's operation.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 5, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
0h 16m
16 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flagpole Jitters about?
The stooges are taking care of their invalid friend Mary who is confined to wheelchair. At their jobs in a theater, where they hope to earn money for an operation for Mary, they witness a hypnotist...
Who directed Flagpole Jitters?
Flagpole Jitters was directed by Jules White.
How long is Flagpole Jitters?
Flagpole Jitters has a runtime of 0 hours and 16 minutes (16 minutes total).
When was Flagpole Jitters released?
Flagpole Jitters was released on April 5, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Flagpole Jitters?
The main cast of Flagpole Jitters includes Shemp Howard, Larry Fine, Moe Howard, David Bond, Vernon Dent.