Dutiful But Dumb (1941): Cast & Plot
Dutiful But Dumb is a 1941 short comedy directed by Del Lord, starring Curly Howard as Curly, Moe 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 Dutiful But Dumb About?
The premise of Dutiful But Dumb without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The Stooges work as photographers for Whack magazine. After botching an assignment, they are dispatched to the fictional nation of Vulgaria to snap a picture of a death‑ray gun. The short includes the classic gag of Curly battling a potent drink and a memorable moment with a defiant oyster tossed into his stew.
Dutiful But Dumb Themes & Keywords
· 13 tags- slapstick comedy
- black pepper
- oyster cracker
- bayonet
- cigar smoking
- dropped pants
- pocket watch
- wristwatch
- head on a platter
- camera
- newspaper headline
- reverse footage
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- the three stooges
Dutiful But Dumb Cast & Characters
Curly Howard leads the cast as Curly, with Moe Howard as Moe and Larry Fine as Larry. Directed by Del Lord; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Del Lord
- Curly Howard as Curly
- Moe Howard as Moe
- Larry Fine as Larry
- Vernon Dent as Mr. Wilson (uncredited)
Also Starring in Dutiful But Dumb
· 4 more- Bud Jamison Vulgarian Sergeant (uncredited)
- Bruce Bennett Vulgarian Soldier in General's Office (uncredited)
- Eddie Acuff Headquarters Guard - Right of Door (uncredited)
- Chester Conklin Counterman (uncredited)
More from Del Lord
More films directed by Del Lord: Paradise for Buster, Shivering Sherlocks, In Fast Company and Booby Dupes.
Dutiful But Dumb Plot Summary
What happens in Dutiful But Dumb 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
The Stooges—Moe Howard, Larry Fine, and Curly Howard—work as paparazzi-like photographers for Whack Magazine, a publication famous for its sensationalist approach to imagery. After a failed attempt to capture a shot of the renowned movie star Percival De Puyster and his newlywed wife, their boss, Mr. Wilson, fires them on the spot. Yet Wilson soon sends the trio off to a distant land, Vulgaria, a fictional totalitarian regime that bears a clear wink to fascist Bulgaria, where photography is treated as espionage and carries the punishment of death.
Full summary
The whole story of Dutiful But Dumb, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Dutiful But Dumb?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
What are the names of the three Stooges featured in the film?
Dutiful But Dumb Also Known As
Also known as “Hermosa, pero poco talentosa”.
- Also known as
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- Hermosa, pero poco talentosa
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Movies Like Dutiful But Dumb
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Busy Buddies, Grips, Grunts and Groans and Dopey Dicks.
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Busy Buddies 1944 -
Grips, Grunts and Groans 1937 -
Dopey Dicks 1950 -
They Stooge to Conga 1943 -
All the World’s a Stooge 1941 -
Three Smart Saps 1942 -
Three Little Sew and Sews 1939 -
Half Shot Shooters 1936 -
Violent Is the Word for Curly 1938 -
For Crimin’ Out Loud 1956 -
Three Little Twirps 1943 -
Commotion on the Ocean 1956
Dutiful But Dumb FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Dutiful But Dumb, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dutiful But Dumb?
Dutiful But Dumb runs 17 minutes.
When was Dutiful But Dumb released?
Dutiful But Dumb was released on March 21, 1941.
Who directed Dutiful But Dumb?
Dutiful But Dumb was directed by Del Lord.
More films by Del Lord Who is in the cast of Dutiful But Dumb?
Dutiful But Dumb stars Curly Howard as Curly, Moe Howard as Moe and Larry Fine as Larry, among 8 credited actors.
Does Dutiful But Dumb have a post-credit scene?
No. Dutiful But Dumb has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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