Wham-Bam-Slam! (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1955, Wham-Bam-Slam! is a comedy film directed by Jules White, running about 16 minutes. “SERVES A GRAND SLAM IN HILARITY!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Shemp is a sick man with a bad case of nerves. The stooge's friend Claude, a self-taught healer, tries to cure Shemp with various home- made remedies. When nothing seems to work, Claude suggests they buy his old lemon of a car so they can take Shemp on a trip to the country. The car won't start, and the trip never gets off the ground, but not to worry, Shemp is cured by all the excitement.
Who’s in it. Wham-Bam-Slam! stars Shemp Howard as Shemp, Larry Fine as Larry, Moe Howard as Moe and Matt McHugh as Dr. Claude A. Quacker (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Wham-Bam-Slam! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wham-Bam-Slam! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wham-Bam-Slam! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wham-Bam-Slam! (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wham-Bam-Slam! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wham-Bam-Slam! worth watching?
- Wham-Bam-Slam! holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wham-Bam-Slam!?
- Wham-Bam-Slam! stars Shemp Howard, Larry Fine, Moe Howard, Matt McHugh and Wanda Perry.
- When was Wham-Bam-Slam! released?
- Wham-Bam-Slam! was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 16 minutes.