Crime on Their Hands (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1948, Crime on Their Hands is a comedy film directed by Edward Bernds, running about 18 minutes. “The Stooges are furniture upholsterers seeking to be reporters. They investigate a diamond theft and end up solving the case.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The stooges are janitors working in a newspaper office. When an anonymous caller phones in a tip about the theft a famous diamond, the boys decide to become reporters and go after the crooks. They find the crooks, but Shemp accidentally swallows the diamond which was hidden in a bowl of candy. The crooks want to cut the diamond out, but the boys foil them with the help of a friendly gorilla.
Who’s in it. Crime on Their Hands stars Moe Howard as Moe, Larry Fine as Larry, Shemp Howard as Shemp and Christine McIntyre as Bea, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Crime on Their Hands has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Crime on Their Hands page.
If you liked it. Fans of Crime on Their Hands tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Crime on Their Hands (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Crime on Their Hands change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Crime on Their Hands worth watching?
- Crime on Their Hands holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Crime on Their Hands?
- Crime on Their Hands stars Moe Howard, Larry Fine, Shemp Howard, Christine McIntyre and Lester Allen.
- When was Crime on Their Hands released?
- Crime on Their Hands was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 18 minutes.