Merry Mavericks (1951) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1951 · Film · ★ 5

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Released in 1951, Merry Mavericks is a comédie and western film directed by Edward Bernds, running about 16 minutes. “The Stooges are wanted for vagrancy and head out west with cowboys and gunfire.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Set in the old west, the stooges are mistaken for lawmen and manage to capture a gang of crooks. The boys then get the job of guarding some money in an old house reputed to be haunted by the ghost of an Indian Chief. The crooks escape and go after the money disguised as ghosts, but Shemp, disguised as the Indian Chief, manages to knock them out.

Who’s in it. Merry Mavericks stars Shemp Howard as Shemp, Larry Fine as Larry, Moe Howard as Moe and Marion Martin as Gladys, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Merry Mavericks has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Merry Mavericks page.

If you liked it. Fans of Merry Mavericks tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, La vie est belle and Fight Club.

Questions fréquentes

Where can I watch Merry Mavericks (1951)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Merry Mavericks change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Merry Mavericks worth watching?
Merry Mavericks holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comédie and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Merry Mavericks?
Merry Mavericks stars Shemp Howard, Larry Fine, Moe Howard, Marion Martin and Paul Campbell.
When was Merry Mavericks released?
Merry Mavericks was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 16 minutes.