The Three Wise Guys (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 9

Released in 1936, The Three Wise Guys is a notable film directed by George B. Seitz, running about 73 minutes.
What it’s about. Riding in his private car on Christmas day, railroad tycoon Hatcher prefers work to celebrating, while his son Joe prefers having a good time. In the coach car, Joe sees pretty Clarabelle Brooks and is sincerely concerned when she faints. A doctor, who is also in the car, helps to revive Clarabelle, says that she is suffering from severe hunger and, with fellow passenger Blackie Swanson, passes the hat for her. Later, Clarabelle, who is secretly working with con-men Doc and Blackie, goes to their compartment to discuss plans to set Joe up for a breach of promise suit...
Who’s in it. The Three Wise Guys stars Robert Young as Joe Hatcher, Betty Furness as Clarabelle Brooks, Raymond Walburn as Doc Brown and Thurston Hall as Hatcher.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The Three Wise Guys sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Three Wise Guys page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Three Wise Guys (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Three Wise Guys change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Three Wise Guys worth watching?
- The Three Wise Guys holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Three Wise Guys?
- The Three Wise Guys stars Robert Young, Betty Furness, Raymond Walburn and Thurston Hall.
- When was The Three Wise Guys released?
- The Three Wise Guys was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.