A Gem of a Jam (1943): Cast & Plot
A Gem of a Jam is a 1943 short comedy directed by Del Lord, starring Moe Howard as Moe, Curly Howard and Larry Fine. It runs 17 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 17 min
- Director
- Del Lord
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Gem of a Jam About?
The premise of A Gem of a Jam without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Packed with rib‑tickling comedy, two janitors working in the offices of Doctors Harts, Burns and Belcher are mistaken for doctors when crooks seek help after their leader is wounded in a shoot‑out. Their botched operation sends thug out a window into a police car, sparks a chase that ends in a storeroom of dummies where police capture criminals.
A Gem of a Jam Themes & Keywords
· 35 tags- bust sculpture
- slapstick comedy
- medical
- dustpan
- x ray
- falling out a window
- falling on a car
- held at gunpoint
- shot by the police
- running from police
- sweeping dirt under a rug
- bust
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- sneeze
- twiddling one's thumbs
- saw
- jack in the box
- mannequin
- whistle
- human skeleton
- biting fingernails
- hand drill
- mallet
- shot in the shoulder
- fishing
- fluoroscope
- splashed with water
- fishbowl
- dancing
- slip and fall
- feather duster
- whisk broom
- scrubbing the floor
- goldfish
- the three stooges
- x rayed skeleton
A Gem of a Jam Cast & Characters
Moe Howard leads the cast as Moe, with Curly Howard as Curly and Larry Fine as Larry. Directed by Del Lord; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Del Lord
- Moe Howard as Moe
- Curly Howard as Curly
- Larry Fine as Larry
- Dudley Dickerson as Watchman
Also Starring in A Gem of a Jam
· 5 more- Fred Kelsey Police Chief
- Al Hill Shorter Henchman
- Al Thompson Policeman in Alley
- John Tyrrell Wounded Gang Boss
- James Warren Taller Henchman
More from Del Lord
More films directed by Del Lord: Paradise for Buster, Shivering Sherlocks, In Fast Company and Booby Dupes.
A Gem of a Jam Plot Summary
What happens in A Gem of a Jam from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
During the graveyard shift, the night crew—Moe Howard, Curly Howard, and Larry Fine—work as janitors at a quiet medical facility, and their routine quickly spirals into a catalog of ridiculous mishaps. A sudden electric shock from a faulty outlet sends Moe into a wild, improvised dance that somehow resembles a Cossack performance, setting the tone for the kind of chaos that defines their night. Soon after, Curly finds himself with his head trapped inside a fishbowl, and Moe and Larry scramble to free him, tugging and twisting the glass vessel until Curly pops free—only for the gag to twist again when Curly feels an odd tickling sensation inside after swallowing a stray goldfish.
Full summary
The whole story of A Gem of a Jam, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know A Gem of a Jam?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What job do Moe, Curly, and Larry work at the quiet medical facility?
A Gem of a Jam Also Known As
Also known as “Ein Juwel einer Marmelade”.
- Also known as
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- Ein Juwel einer Marmelade
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A Gem of a Jam FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Gem of a Jam, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Gem of a Jam?
A Gem of a Jam runs 17 minutes.
When was A Gem of a Jam released?
A Gem of a Jam was released on December 30, 1943.
Who directed A Gem of a Jam?
A Gem of a Jam was directed by Del Lord.
More films by Del Lord Who is in the cast of A Gem of a Jam?
A Gem of a Jam stars Moe Howard as Moe, Curly Howard as Curly and Larry Fine as Larry, among 9 credited actors.
Does A Gem of a Jam have a post-credit scene?
No. A Gem of a Jam has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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