Off Again, On Again
Originally released in 1945. Off Again, On Again is a comedy film. directed by Jules White. At just 16 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Shemp Howard, Dick Curtis, and Christine McIntyre
Synopsis
Good samaritan Shemp rescues a girl from an accident, and a newspaper photographer snaps a picture of her thanking Shemp. The paper mixes up the caption, implying that Shemp and the girl are lovers. This doesn't sit well with Shemp's fiancee, who breaks off their engagement, leaving him so heartbroken he asks the rescued girl's gangster boyfriend (Dick Curtis) to kill him. When Shemp's intended returns and apologizes, he realizes that his days are numbered unless he can find the gangster and call off the hit.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 16, 1945
80 years ago
Runtime
0h 16m
16 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Shemp Howard
as Woodcock Q. Strinker
Dick Curtis
as Louie Derringer
Christine McIntyre
as Edith
Grace Lenard
as Maisie Frump
Bobby Burns
as Customer (uncredited)
Heinie Conklin
as Man Going Hunting (uncredited)
Lew Davis
as Man on Street (uncredited)
Budd Fine
as Policeman (uncredited)
Bud Jamison
as Hotel Detective (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Off Again, On Again about?
Good samaritan Shemp rescues a girl from an accident, and a newspaper photographer snaps a picture of her thanking Shemp. The paper mixes up the caption, implying that Shemp and the girl are lovers...
Who directed Off Again, On Again?
Off Again, On Again was directed by Jules White.
How long is Off Again, On Again?
Off Again, On Again has a runtime of 0 hours and 16 minutes (16 minutes total).
When was Off Again, On Again released?
Off Again, On Again was released on February 16, 1945 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Off Again, On Again?
The main cast of Off Again, On Again includes Shemp Howard, Dick Curtis, Christine McIntyre, Grace Lenard, Bobby Burns.