Jerks of All Trades (1949): Cast & Plot
Jerks of All Trades is a 1949 short comedy directed by George Cahan, starring Moe Howard as Moe, Larry Fine and Shemp Howard. It runs 20 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 20 min
- Director
- George Cahan
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Jerks of All Trades About?
The premise of Jerks of All Trades without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The Stooges are painters and paperhangers and completely wreck a hapless couples home.
Jerks of All Trades Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- unsold tv series pilot
- the three stooges
- failed pilot
Jerks of All Trades Cast & Characters
Moe Howard leads the cast as Moe, with Larry Fine as Larry and Shemp Howard as Shemp. Directed by George Cahan; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director George Cahan
- Moe Howard as Moe
- Larry Fine as Larry
- Shemp Howard as Shemp
- Emil Sitka as Mr. Pennyfeather
Also Starring in Jerks of All Trades
· 2 more- Symona Boniface Mrs. Pennyfeather
- Joseph Kearns Pressure-cooker salesman from Punxatawney, Pa
More from George Cahan
One more film directed by George Cahan: Carnival of Crime.
Jerks of All Trades Plot Summary
What happens in Jerks of All Trades from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Three bumbling adventurers headline a comic showcase as The Stooges: Moe Howard, Larry Fine, and Shemp Howard who chase a new job each week, hoping for a breakthrough, but their plans routinely crumble into chaotic mischief that fuels the series.
In the pilot, they dive into interior decorating. When they meet Mr. Pennyfeather, Emil Sitka, Shemp accidentally stains the man’s clothes, drawing his ire. Undeterred, the trio challenges him with their signature Texas routine and ends up ejecting him from their cramped office amid a whirlwind of pratfalls and slapstick.
Full summary
The whole story of Jerks of All Trades, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Jerks of All Trades?
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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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Jerks, The Jerky Boys and Baby Sitters Jitters.
Jerks of All Trades FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Jerks of All Trades, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Jerks of All Trades?
Jerks of All Trades runs 20 minutes.
When was Jerks of All Trades released?
Jerks of All Trades was released on November 15, 1949.
Who directed Jerks of All Trades?
Jerks of All Trades was directed by George Cahan.
More films by George Cahan Who is in the cast of Jerks of All Trades?
Jerks of All Trades stars Moe Howard as Moe, Larry Fine as Larry and Shemp Howard as Shemp, among 6 credited actors.
Does Jerks of All Trades have a post-credit scene?
No. Jerks of All Trades has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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