The Three Troubledoers (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1946, The Three Troubledoers is a comedy film directed by Edward Bernds, running about 18 minutes. “The fair Nell vows to marry Sheriff "Coney Island" Curly if he rescues her father from the clutches of the villainous Badlands Blackie.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in the old west, the stooges become marshals in a town with a high death rate for lawmen. The boys set out prevent a marriage between the villain Blackie and the heroine Nell, who's father Blackie has kidnapped. The stooges manage to defeat Blackie and his henchmen, but when Nell's father learns she promised to marry Curly if he could save her, he decides death would be a preferable fate.
Who’s in it. The Three Troubledoers stars Curly Howard as Curly, Christine McIntyre as Nell the Blacksmith, Dick Curtis as Badlands Blackie and Moe Howard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Three Troubledoers has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Three Troubledoers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Three Troubledoers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Three Troubledoers (1946)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Three Troubledoers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Three Troubledoers worth watching?
- The Three Troubledoers holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Three Troubledoers?
- The Three Troubledoers stars Curly Howard, Christine McIntyre, Dick Curtis, Moe Howard and Larry Fine.
- When was The Three Troubledoers released?
- The Three Troubledoers was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 18 minutes.