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Muscle Up a Little Closer (1957): Cast

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Muscle Up a Little Closer is a 1957 short comedy directed by Jules White, starring Joe Besser as Joe, Moe Howard and Larry Fine. It runs 17 minutes.

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Muscle Up a Little Closer (1957) movie poster
Released
Runtime
17 min
Director
Jules White
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Muscle Up a Little Closer About?

The premise of Muscle Up a Little Closer without spoilers.

Joe’s girlfriend discovers her diamond engagement ring missing, and the couple can’t marry until it’s found. The friends suspect Elmo, a burly bully who works with them at the factory, of stealing it. They confront him in the company gym, but he overpowers them. Joe’s girlfriend steps in, out‑matches Elmo, forces a confession, and recovers the ring.

Muscle Up a Little Closer Themes & Keywords

· 14 tags
  • bully
  • gym
  • stolen ring
  • suspected thief
  • 1950s
  • suspected for theft
  • missing ring
  • engagement
  • engagement ring
  • ring
  • confession
  • tough woman
+2 more
  • reverse footage
  • the three stooges
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Cast & crew

Muscle Up a Little Closer Cast & Characters

Joe Besser leads the cast as Joe, with Moe Howard as Moe and Larry Fine as Larry. Directed by Jules White.

From the director

More from Jules White

More films directed by Jules White: Sappy Bull Fighters, Triple Crossed, Oil’s Well That Ends Well and Flying Saucer Daffy.

Full filmography

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Muscle Up a Little Closer FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Muscle Up a Little Closer, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Muscle Up a Little Closer?

Muscle Up a Little Closer runs 17 minutes.

When was Muscle Up a Little Closer released?

Muscle Up a Little Closer was released on February 28, 1957.

Who directed Muscle Up a Little Closer?

Muscle Up a Little Closer was directed by Jules White.

More films by Jules White

Who is in the cast of Muscle Up a Little Closer?

Muscle Up a Little Closer stars Joe Besser as Joe, Moe Howard as Moe and Larry Fine as Larry.

Does Muscle Up a Little Closer have a post-credit scene?

No. Muscle Up a Little Closer has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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