Playing the Ponies
"THEY'RE OFF...THEIR NUTS!"
Originally released in 1937. Playing the Ponies is a comedy film. directed by Charles Lamont. At just 17 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Curly Howard, Larry Fine, and Moe Howard
Synopsis
The stooges are gypped into trading their restaurant for "Thunderbolt", a washed up race horse. When Curly feeds Thunderbolt some chili pepperinos, he runs like crazy towards the nearest water. The boys enter Thunderbolt in a big race. With jockey Larry feeding Thunderbolt the pepperinos, and Moe and Curly on a motorcycle leading him with a bucket of water, they win the race.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 15, 1937
88 years ago
Runtime
0h 17m
17 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (13 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 Playing the Ponies about?
The stooges are gypped into trading their restaurant for "Thunderbolt", a washed up race horse. When Curly feeds Thunderbolt some chili pepperinos, he runs like crazy towards the nearest water. The...
Who directed Playing the Ponies?
Playing the Ponies was directed by Charles Lamont.
How long is Playing the Ponies?
Playing the Ponies has a runtime of 0 hours and 17 minutes (17 minutes total).
When was Playing the Ponies released?
Playing the Ponies was released on October 15, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Playing the Ponies?
The main cast of Playing the Ponies includes Curly Howard, Larry Fine, Moe Howard, Billy Bletcher, William Irving.