Hold That Lion! (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1947, Hold That Lion! is a comedy film directed by Jules White, running about 17 minutes.
What it’s about. The stooges are scammed out of their inheritance by Icabob Slipp, a crooked lawyer. The boys follow Slipp onto a passenger train and corner him, but not before they accidentally let a lion loose on the train. The only Stooges SHORT where Moe, Curly and Shemp appear together.
Who’s in it. Hold That Lion! stars Larry Fine as Larry, Moe Howard as Moe, Shemp Howard as Shemp and Kenneth MacDonald as Icabod Slipp, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Hold That Lion! 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 Hold That Lion! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hold That Lion! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hold That Lion! (1947)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hold That Lion! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hold That Lion! worth watching?
- Hold That Lion! holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hold That Lion!?
- Hold That Lion! stars Larry Fine, Moe Howard, Shemp Howard, Kenneth MacDonald and Emil Sitka.
- When was Hold That Lion! released?
- Hold That Lion! was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 17 minutes.