Three Arabian Nuts (1951): Cast & Plot
Three Arabian Nuts is a 1951 short comedy directed by Edward Bernds, starring Shemp Howard as Shemp, Moe Howard and Larry Fine. It runs 16 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 16 min
- Director
- Edward Bernds
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Three Arabian Nuts About?
The premise of Three Arabian Nuts without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The Stooges find themselves hauling a shipment of Arabian antiques that includes a magic lamp with a genie. When three Arabian thieves pursue the lamp, the trio outwits them, especially after Shemp nicknames the genie “the genius” and enlists its help. Their slap‑slap‑slap antics turn the chase into a chaotic, harem‑filled comedy romp.
Three Arabian Nuts Themes & Keywords
· 20 tags- slapstick comedy
- genie
- magical lamp
- hiding in a crate
- wooden crate
- crowbar
- claw hammer
- longshoreman's hook
- mace
- suit of armor
- smelling salts
- tied together
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- wheelbarrow filled with gold
- oil lamp
- zoot suit
- hot plate
- scalded
- pot of coffee
- warehouse
- the three stooges
Three Arabian Nuts Cast & Characters
Shemp Howard leads the cast as Shemp, with Moe Howard as Moe and Larry Fine as Larry. Directed by Edward Bernds; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Edward Bernds
- Shemp Howard as Shemp
- Moe Howard as Moe
- Larry Fine as Larry
- Vernon Dent as Mr. Bradley
Also Starring in Three Arabian Nuts
· 3 more- Wesley Bly The Genii
- Dick Curtis Hassan
- Philip Van Zandt Ahmed
More from Edward Bernds
More films directed by Edward Bernds: The Three Stooges in Orbit, The Three Stooges Meet Hercules, Return of the Fly and Queen of Outer Space.
Three Arabian Nuts Plot Summary
What happens in Three Arabian Nuts 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 [Shemp Howard]—work as warehouse hands at the busy Superior Warehouse and Storage Company, handling a shipment of Arabian antiques bound for a client. They travel to the residence of John Bradley [Vernon Dent] to deliver the goods, bringing their usual mix of rough humor and teamwork to the job.
During the unpacking, Shemp uncovers a curious item tucked away among the crates, initially mistaking it for a syrup pitcher. As he cleans it, the object reveals itself to be a magical lamp, and with a flash of light, a djinni materializes, a startling surprise to the group. The Genii [Wesley Bly] appears, and the Stooges quickly sense that this is no ordinary trinket.
Full summary
The whole story of Three Arabian Nuts, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Three Arabian Nuts?
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 Rumpus in the Harem, Three Little Pirates and Three Little Twirps.
Three Arabian Nuts FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Three Arabian Nuts, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Three Arabian Nuts?
Three Arabian Nuts runs 16 minutes.
When was Three Arabian Nuts released?
Three Arabian Nuts was released on January 4, 1951.
Who directed Three Arabian Nuts?
Three Arabian Nuts was directed by Edward Bernds.
More films by Edward Bernds Who is in the cast of Three Arabian Nuts?
Three Arabian Nuts stars Shemp Howard as Shemp, Moe Howard as Moe and Larry Fine as Larry, among 7 credited actors.
Does Three Arabian Nuts have a post-credit scene?
No. Three Arabian Nuts has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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