Quiz Whizz (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1958, Quiz Whizz is a comedy film directed by Jules White, running about 16 minutes. “Joe wins a $15,000 jackpot and the Boys find hes invested the money in Consolidated Fujiyama California Smog Bags.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Joe wins a contest and is promptly fleeced out of his winnings by some con men. When the stooges go to recover his money, the bad guys convince them that they can get rich by posing as children and becoming the wards of a millionaire. The boys go along with the plan, not realizing that the "millionaire" and his pretty niece are in on the scam and are planning to knock them off. The stooges foil the plan and recover Joe's money.
Who’s in it. Quiz Whizz stars Larry Fine as Larry, Joe Besser as Himself, Greta Thyssen and Moe Howard as Moe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Quiz Whizz has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Quiz Whizz page.
If you liked it. Fans of Quiz Whizz tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Quiz Whizz (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Quiz Whizz change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Quiz Whizz worth watching?
- Quiz Whizz holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Quiz Whizz?
- Quiz Whizz stars Larry Fine, Joe Besser, Greta Thyssen, Moe Howard and Gene Roth.
- When was Quiz Whizz released?
- Quiz Whizz was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 16 minutes.