The Knife of the Party (1934): Cast
The Knife of the Party is a 1934 short comedy directed by Leigh Jason, starring Shemp Howard as Shemp Howard, Lillian Miles and Jack Goode. It runs 20 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 20 min
- Director
- Leigh Jason
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Van Beuren Studios
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Knife of the Party About?
The premise of The Knife of the Party without spoilers.
A theatrical troupe on the brink of bankruptcy finds itself stranded in a hostile town far from home, lodged in a hotel where they are already several months behind on rent. To avoid eviction, the company must take on odd jobs for the hotel proprietor, turning their stay into a labor‑filled battle for survival.
The Knife of the Party Themes & Keywords
· 21 tags- hotel
- vaudeville
- bankruptcy
- broccoli
- knife thrower
- reference to aunt jemima
- reference to paul whiteman
- glasses
- impaired vision
- golf club
- hit with a golf club
- hitting someone
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- slapping someone
- slapped in the face
- telephone
- reference to ludwig van beethoven
- song
- singer
- singing
- the three stooges
- knife
The Knife of the Party Cast & Characters
Shemp Howard leads the cast as Shemp Howard, with Lillian Miles as Donna and Jack Goode as Walter Brown (as Jack Good). Directed by Leigh Jason.
- Director Leigh Jason
- Shemp Howard as Shemp Howard
- Lillian Miles as Donna
- Jack Goode as Walter Brown (as Jack Good)
More from Leigh Jason
More films directed by Leigh Jason: The Choppers, Okinawa, The Man from Texas and Out of the Blue.
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The Knife of the Party FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Knife of the Party, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Knife of the Party?
The Knife of the Party runs 20 minutes.
When was The Knife of the Party released?
The Knife of the Party was released on February 15, 1934.
Who directed The Knife of the Party?
The Knife of the Party was directed by Leigh Jason.
More films by Leigh Jason Who is in the cast of The Knife of the Party?
The Knife of the Party stars Shemp Howard as Shemp Howard, Lillian Miles as Donna and Jack Goode as Walter Brown (as Jack Good).
Does The Knife of the Party have a post-credit scene?
No. The Knife of the Party has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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