Gents in a Jam (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1952, Gents in a Jam is a comedy film directed by Edward Bernds, running about 16 minutes. “Shemp is heir to his uncle Phineas million dollar fortune. Last Stooge short directed by Ed Bernds.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Shemp's rich Uncle Phineas comes to visit the stooges who are broke and about to evicted. The boys convince their landlady Mrs. McGruder not to toss them out as Shemp is set to inherit a fortune. The boys also have trouble with a circus strongman after Shemp accidentally rips off his wife's dress. Uncle Phineas gets in the middle of the fight, and Mrs. McGruder ends it by knocking out the strongman. It turns out that Uncle Phineas and the landlady were childhood sweethearts and he marries her, leaving the stooges out of the bucks once again.
Who’s in it. Gents in a Jam stars Shemp Howard as Shemp, Moe Howard as Moe, Larry Fine as Larry and Kitty McHugh as Landlady, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Gents in a Jam 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 Gents in a Jam page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gents in a Jam tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gents in a Jam (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Gents in a Jam change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Gents in a Jam worth watching?
- Gents in a Jam 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 Gents in a Jam?
- Gents in a Jam stars Shemp Howard, Moe Howard, Larry Fine, Kitty McHugh and Danni Sue Nolan.
- When was Gents in a Jam released?
- Gents in a Jam was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 16 minutes.