The Sitter Downers (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1937, The Sitter Downers is a comedy film directed by Del Lord, running about 16 minutes. “You'll sit up and roar for more of these eggs!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The stooges are suitors who go on a sit down strike when their prospective father-in-law refuses to consent the marriages. The strike wins them fame and they receive numerous gifts including a lot and a prefabricated house. They win the strike and get married, but the wives decree no honeymoon until the house is built. The boys have some problems with the construction, especially since Curly burned up the plans. The eventually finish the house, a monstrosity that collapses when one post is accidentally moved.
Who’s in it. The Sitter Downers stars Curly Howard as Curly, Larry Fine as Larry, Moe Howard as Moe and June Gittelson as Flora Bell (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Sitter Downers 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 The Sitter Downers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sitter Downers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sitter Downers (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Sitter Downers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Sitter Downers worth watching?
- The Sitter Downers holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sitter Downers?
- The Sitter Downers stars Curly Howard, Larry Fine, Moe Howard, June Gittelson and Robert McKenzie.
- When was The Sitter Downers released?
- The Sitter Downers was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 16 minutes.