Three Pests in a Mess (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1945, Three Pests in a Mess is a comedy film directed by Del Lord, running about 15 minutes.
What it’s about. The stooges are three inventors trying to a get a patent on their preposterous fly catching invention. When they learn they'll have to catch 100,000 flies to earn enough to get a patent, some crooks overhear and think the boys are the $100,000 sweepstakes winners. When the crooks give chase, the stooges hide in a sporting goods store where Curly shoots a dummy, which they mistake for a real person. The boys decide to bury the "body" in a pet cemetery, but the cemetery owner arrives from a costume party with his partners, all dressed as spooks, and they proceed to scare the devil out of the stooges.
Who’s in it. Three Pests in a Mess stars Curly Howard as Curly, Larry Fine as Larry, Moe Howard as Moe and Christine McIntyre as Cheatham's Secretary, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Three Pests in a Mess 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 Three Pests in a Mess page.
If you liked it. Fans of Three Pests in a Mess tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Three Pests in a Mess (1945)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Three Pests in a Mess change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Three Pests in a Mess worth watching?
- Three Pests in a Mess holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Three Pests in a Mess?
- Three Pests in a Mess stars Curly Howard, Larry Fine, Moe Howard, Christine McIntyre and Brian O'Hara.
- When was Three Pests in a Mess released?
- Three Pests in a Mess was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 15 minutes.