Off Again, On Again (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film
Released in 1945, Off Again, On Again is a comedy film directed by Jules White, running about 16 minutes.
What it’s about. Good samaritan Shemp rescues a girl from an accident, and a newspaper photographer snaps a picture of her thanking Shemp. The paper mixes up the caption, implying that Shemp and the girl are lovers. This doesn't sit well with Shemp's fiancee, who breaks off their engagement, leaving him so heartbroken he asks the rescued girl's gangster boyfriend (Dick Curtis) to kill him. When Shemp's intended returns and apologizes, he realizes that his days are numbered unless he can find the gangster and call off the hit.
Who’s in it. Off Again, On Again stars Shemp Howard as Woodcock Q. Strinker, Dick Curtis as Louie Derringer, Christine McIntyre as Edith and Grace Lenard as Maisie Frump, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Off Again, On Again page.
If you liked it. Fans of Off Again, On Again tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
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- Where can I watch Off Again, On Again (1945)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Off Again, On Again change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Off Again, On Again?
- Off Again, On Again stars Shemp Howard, Dick Curtis, Christine McIntyre, Grace Lenard and Bobby Burns.
- When was Off Again, On Again released?
- Off Again, On Again was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 16 minutes.