No Dough Boys (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1944, No Dough Boys is a comedy film directed by Jules White, running about 17 minutes. “You'll go slap-happy when the stooges go Jap-happy!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The stooges are dressed as Japanese soldiers for their job as magazine models. On their lunch break they go into a restaurant with their Japanese uniforms on causing the proprietor to mistake them for the real thing, and a chase ensues. The boys fall through a trap door, and into a nest of Nazi spies where they are mistaken for "Naki", "Saki" and "Waki", three Japanese saboteurs. The stooges try to act the part, including demonstrating acrobatics and jiu-jitsu to their hosts. When the real "Naki", "Saki" and "Waki" show up, the boys are exposed and impostors, but after a wild fight manage to capture all the Axis spies.
Who’s in it. No Dough Boys stars Moe Howard as Moe, Vernon Dent as Hugo (Nazi spy), Larry Fine as Larry and Curly Howard as Curly, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, No Dough Boys 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 No Dough Boys page.
If you liked it. Fans of No Dough Boys tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch No Dough Boys (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for No Dough Boys change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is No Dough Boys worth watching?
- No Dough Boys holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in No Dough Boys?
- No Dough Boys stars Moe Howard, Vernon Dent, Larry Fine, Curly Howard and Christine McIntyre.
- When was No Dough Boys released?
- No Dough Boys was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 17 minutes.