Three Loan Wolves (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1946, Three Loan Wolves is a comedy film directed by Jules White, running about 17 minutes. “The Stooges recount to their ward how they came to adopt him. A woman left him with Larry at the Stooges pawn shop. Debut of supporting Stooge actor Harold Brauer.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Told in flash back, the stooges tell their son how he came to have three fathers. The stooges, owners of a pawn shop, owed money to the gashouse protection society, a bunch of loan sharks. To complicate matters, a lady leaves a baby in the shop as part of a plan to sell a phony diamond and the stooges wind up caring for the kid. The stooges manage to defeat the crooks and when they finish telling the story, the kid goes off to find his real mother.
Who’s in it. Three Loan Wolves stars Curly Howard as Curly, Tiny Brauer as Butch McGee, Beverly Warren as Molly the Glamour Girl and Larry Fine as Larry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Three Loan Wolves 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 Three Loan Wolves page.
If you liked it. Fans of Three Loan Wolves tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Three Loan Wolves (1946)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Three Loan Wolves change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Three Loan Wolves worth watching?
- Three Loan Wolves holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Three Loan Wolves?
- Three Loan Wolves stars Curly Howard, Tiny Brauer, Beverly Warren, Larry Fine and Jackie Jackson.
- When was Three Loan Wolves released?
- Three Loan Wolves was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 17 minutes.