Three Dark Horses (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1952, Three Dark Horses is a comedy film directed by Jules White, running about 17 minutes. “A crooked campaign manager recruits the Stooges as delegates "Who are too dumb to think and wholl do what we tell them."” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A campaign boss is looking for three delegates to the presidential convention, delegates that are too stupid to discover that his candidate, Hammond Egger, is a crook. Enter the stooges as janitors sent to clean the man's office. After some of their antics, the boy's suitability for the job is apparent and they're hired. The stooges go to the convention, but double cross their boss and vote for another candidate, Abel Lamb Stewer. When the boss and his muscle man come looking for revenge, the boys defeat them in a wild fight.
Who’s in it. Three Dark Horses stars Shemp Howard as Shemp, Ben Welden as Jim Digger, Moe Howard as Moe and Larry Fine as Larry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Three Dark Horses 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 Three Dark Horses page.
If you liked it. Fans of Three Dark Horses tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Three Dark Horses (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Three Dark Horses change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Three Dark Horses worth watching?
- Three Dark Horses holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Three Dark Horses?
- Three Dark Horses stars Shemp Howard, Ben Welden, Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Kenneth MacDonald.
- When was Three Dark Horses released?
- Three Dark Horses was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 17 minutes.