http://www.threestooges.net/filmography/episode/68http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0035813/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1It's funny, but once in a while, I just run into a short where I really don't have all that much to say about. This would be one of them.
Overall, it is an enjoyable short. The first three and a half minutes is from PARDON MY SCOTCH, an early example of stock footage, a practice that will appear a lot later on. Hey it's really funny footage, but I've seen it before. I do enjoy the footage shortly after, as Curly and Larry are bouncing Moe around like a pinball with their stomach and knee, respectively. Think about how ludicrous of a concept that is, which makes it funny. Then to have another grown man walk in on seeing these three guys participate in such tomfoolery is priceless.
Another funny bit is when the boys are fighting the gangsters and Curly knocks out Larry. If possible, keep your focus off Curly and check out Larry. The still, glazed expression he manages to hold while Curly does his thing is awesome. With Larry, it's all about the subtle little things, and I never noticed Larry before in this scene until this viewing.
As far as the rest of the short goes, the plot is nothing to write home about, but it gives the boys an excuse to do Stooge like things as cops in a warehouse with a gorilla. The guillotine scene and hat on the foot gag are all classics, and this short to me is just an assortment of fun little moments. Not a classic, but a good short that's fun to watch.
7/10