Saved by the Belle (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 5.1

Released in 1939, Saved by the Belle is a comedy film directed by Charley Chase, running about 18 minutes. “Rings the bell for a laughing knockout!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The stooges are traveling salesmen stranded in Valeska, a tropical country prone to earthquakes. Having no luck selling fur coats to the natives they are arrested when they receive a telegram instructing them to "get rid of present wardrobe" and an official thinks they are planning to assassinate president Ward Robey. With the help of Rita, a beautiful revolutionary, the boys escape a firing squad, and are sent on a mission to deliver important plans to the revolutionary leader. When they deliver a rolled up calendar by mistake, they are once again heading for a firing squad but are spared when Rita arrives with the real plans.
Who’s in it. Saved by the Belle stars Curly Howard as Curly, Larry Fine as Larry, Moe Howard as Moe and LeRoy Mason as Singapore Joe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Saved by the Belle has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Saved by the Belle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Saved by the Belle tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Saved by the Belle (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Saved by the Belle change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Saved by the Belle worth watching?
- Saved by the Belle holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Saved by the Belle?
- Saved by the Belle stars Curly Howard, Larry Fine, Moe Howard, LeRoy Mason and Carmen Laroux.
- When was Saved by the Belle released?
- Saved by the Belle was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 18 minutes.
