Cactus Makes Perfect (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1942, Cactus Makes Perfect is a comedy and western film directed by Del Lord, running about 17 minutes. “GO LAUGH CRAZY WITH THE PERFECT FOOLS” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The stooges are living with their mother who persuades them its time to leave home and seek their fortune. After a con man sells them a phony deed to a lost gold mine, the boys head west to find the treasure. After some mishaps with Curly's gold finding invention, they locate the mine and strike it rich. When two crooked miners try to take their gold they hole up in an abandoned hotel and, although they get bombarded by dynamite, triumph over the crooks.
Who’s in it. Cactus Makes Perfect stars Curly Howard as Curly, Moe Howard as Moe, Ernie Adams as Stumpy - Smaller Prospector (uncredited) and Monte Collins as Ma Stooge (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Cactus Makes Perfect has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cactus Makes Perfect page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cactus Makes Perfect tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cactus Makes Perfect (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cactus Makes Perfect change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cactus Makes Perfect worth watching?
- Cactus Makes Perfect holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cactus Makes Perfect?
- Cactus Makes Perfect stars Curly Howard, Moe Howard, Ernie Adams, Monte Collins and Larry Fine.
- When was Cactus Makes Perfect released?
- Cactus Makes Perfect was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 17 minutes.