Idle Roomers (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1944, Idle Roomers is a comedy film directed by Del Lord, running about 17 minutes. “Hotel workers, Moe, Larry and Curly run afoul of a showmans latest exhibit a wolfman who hates music! Debut of Stooge supporting actress Christine McIntyre.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The stooges are working as bellboys in a large hotel when a side show promoter shows up with 'Lupe', a wild wolfman who promptly escapes. The stooges try to capture the wolfman by playing music to calm him, but music makes the wolfman go berserk and soon the stooges are the ones trying to run away. The boys end up caught in an elevator with the wolfman who shoots them into the sky.
Who’s in it. Idle Roomers stars Moe Howard as Moe, Larry Fine as Larry, Curly Howard as Curly and Duke York as Lupe the Wolf Man, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Idle Roomers 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 Idle Roomers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Idle Roomers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Idle Roomers (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Idle Roomers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Idle Roomers worth watching?
- Idle Roomers holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Idle Roomers?
- Idle Roomers stars Moe Howard, Larry Fine, Curly Howard, Duke York and Christine McIntyre.
- When was Idle Roomers released?
- Idle Roomers was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 17 minutes.