Three on a Limb (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1936, Three on a Limb is a comedy film directed by Charles Lamont, running about 18 minutes.
What it’s about. Scoutmaster Elmer Brown loses his heart to the pretty carhop who works in a drive-in diner. Complicating his romantic longings is her policeman fiancé. When he tries to eliminate Elmer by giving him traffic tickets for every conceivable violation, the girl takes pity on the martyred Elmer and they drive off together. She informs him that she is also fending off another suitor, Oscar; and to make matters worse, her father is backing the cop while her mother promotes Oscar. Eventually all three men wind up competing for her hand at a chaotic wedding ceremony that ends with Elmer winning his beloved.
Who’s in it. Three on a Limb stars Buster Keaton as Elmer Brown, Lona Andre as Molly, Harold Goodwin as Homer the Cop and Grant Withers as Oscar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Three on a Limb has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Three on a Limb page.
If you liked it. Fans of Three on a Limb tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Three on a Limb (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Three on a Limb change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Three on a Limb worth watching?
- Three on a Limb holds an audience score of 5.4 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 on a Limb?
- Three on a Limb stars Buster Keaton, Lona Andre, Harold Goodwin, Grant Withers and Barbara Bedford.
- When was Three on a Limb released?
- Three on a Limb was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 18 minutes.