Hokus Pokus (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1949, Hokus Pokus is a comedy film directed by Jules White, running about 17 minutes.
What it’s about. The stooges are taking care of their invalid friend Mary who is confined to wheelchair. What they don't is that Mary is only faking her disability to swindle the insurance company. When the boys witness a hypnotist, "The Great Svengarlic", doing his act on the street, they think he might be able to hypnotize Mary so she can walk. Instead, they become subjects for his show and are hypnotized into walking out on a flagpole high above the ground. When they come out of their trance and realize their predicament, they fall into a window, startling Mary, who jumps from her wheelchair just as the insurance adjuster is about to hand her a check.
Who’s in it. Hokus Pokus stars Shemp Howard as Shemp, Moe Howard as Moe, Larry Fine as Larry and Vernon Dent as Insurance Adjuster, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Hokus Pokus 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 Hokus Pokus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hokus Pokus tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hokus Pokus (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hokus Pokus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hokus Pokus worth watching?
- Hokus Pokus holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hokus Pokus?
- Hokus Pokus stars Shemp Howard, Moe Howard, Larry Fine, Vernon Dent and Mary Ainslee.
- When was Hokus Pokus released?
- Hokus Pokus was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 17 minutes.