Punch Drunks (1934): Cast & Plot
Punch Drunks is a 1934 short comedy directed by Lou Breslow, starring Moe Howard as Moe, Larry Fine and Curly Howard. It runs 17 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 17 min
- Director
- Lou Breslow
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Punch Drunks About?
The premise of Punch Drunks without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In this Columbia two‑reel Broadway comedy, Moe discovers Curley’s hidden boxing talent after Curley unexpectedly knocks out the champion while Larry plays “Pop Goes the Weasal” on the violin. Moe becomes Curley’s manager and, with Larry’s musical antics, they win every bout. At the championship, Larry’s violin breaks and Curley is badly beaten, but Larry’s sudden entrance turns the tide, allowing Curley to prevail.
Punch Drunks Themes & Keywords
· 14 tags- boxing
- national film registry
- boxing sport
- slapstick comedy
- waiter
- diner
- the three stooges
- two word title
- farce comedy
- trio
- violin
- ceiling fan
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- saved by the bell
- car stuck in mud
Punch Drunks Cast & Characters
Moe Howard leads the cast as Moe, with Larry Fine as Larry and Curly Howard as Curly. Directed by Lou Breslow; 21 actors are credited in all.
- Director Lou Breslow
- Moe Howard as Moe
- Larry Fine as Larry
- Curly Howard as Curly
- Jack Kenney as K.O. Cornerman (uncredited)
Also Starring in Punch Drunks
· 17 more- Al Hill Killer Kilduff (uncredited)
- Chet Brandenburg Kilduff Cornerman (uncredited)
- Billy Bletcher Fight Announcer (uncredited)
- Maxie Rosenbloom Plug-Ugly #2 in Restaurant (uncredited)
- Dorothy Granger Girl
- Charles King Man on Truck (uncredited)
- Frank Moran Plug-Ugly #3 in Restaurant (uncredited)
- Arthur Housman Fight Timekeeper (uncredited)
- Oscar 'Dutch' Hendrian Plug-Ugly #1 in Restaurant (uncredited)
- Ray Jones K.O. Cornerman (uncredited)
- William Irving Kilduff's Manager (uncredited)
- Jack 'Tiny' Lipson Fat Ringsider (uncredited)
- Larry McGrath Referee (uncredited)
- Harry Watson Kid in Fight Crowd (uncredited)
- Art Rowlands Spectator (uncredited)
- Harry Keaton K.O. Cornerman (uncredited)
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- Chuck Callahan Mr. McGurn (uncredited)
Punch Drunks Plot Summary
What happens in Punch Drunks from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Moe, a struggling boxing manager, finds himself in a tense lunchtime showdown with his disgruntled fighters who threaten to quit over unpaid wages. In the midst of the chaos, strolling violinist Larry unwittingly triggers a violent outburst from the timid waiter Curly when he plays the melody of Pop Goes the Weasel. Seizing on this unexpected display of physical prowess, Moe quickly enlists Curly as a boxer and has Larry cue the familiar tune during Curly’s bouts, giving him an edge to overpower opponents and win prize money.
Full summary
The whole story of Punch Drunks, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Punch Drunks?
9 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 is the name of the manager who discovers Curly's fighting potential?
Cars in Punch Drunks
4 cars on screen, including the Federal unknown and the 1934 Plymouth De Luxe.
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Federal unknown Important role -
1934 Plymouth De Luxe Minor role -
1932 Plymouth De Luxe Background role -
unknown Background role
Punch Drunks Also Known As
Also known as “Пьяный кулак”.
- Also known as
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- Пьяный кулак
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Movies Like Punch Drunks
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Punch-Drunk Love, Punch Trunk and Punch and Judy.
Punch Drunks FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Punch Drunks, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Punch Drunks?
Punch Drunks runs 17 minutes.
When was Punch Drunks released?
Punch Drunks was released on July 13, 1934.
Who directed Punch Drunks?
Punch Drunks was directed by Lou Breslow.
More films by Lou Breslow Who is in the cast of Punch Drunks?
Punch Drunks stars Moe Howard as Moe, Larry Fine as Larry and Curly Howard as Curly, among 21 credited actors.
Does Punch Drunks have a post-credit scene?
No. Punch Drunks has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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