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Open Season for Saps (1944)

1944-10-27 · 18m · EN
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Senorita Shemp plays a laugh-tune on your funny bone!

After his wife complains about the number of nights Woodcock (Shemp Howard) spends at the Hoot Owl Lodge, he takes her on a belated honeymoon. The first person they meet is lodge member Joe Wilson, who asks Woodcock to help him retrieve some ill-advised letters to lovely hotel guest Irene (Christine McIntyre). Woodcock soon finds himself caught between his jealous wife, and Irene's Latin-tempered fiancee Ricardo.

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Jules WhiteDirector

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Shemp HowardShemp HowardWoodcock Q. StrinkerGeorge J. LewisGeorge J. LewisRicardo MartelEarly CantrellEarly CantrellMrs. StrinkerChristine McIntyreChristine McIntyreIreneHarry BarrisHarry BarrisJoe WilsonEddie LaughtonEddie LaughtonHotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)Jack 'Tiny' LipsonJack 'Tiny' LipsonHouse Detective (uncredited)Al MorinoAl MorinoWaiter (uncredited)Al ThompsonAl ThompsonBearded guest (uncredited)

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Genre affinityComedyDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference300434Actor preference160519 · 213237 · 314273Country preferenceUs

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Frequently asked questions about Open Season for Saps

What is Open Season for Saps about?

After his wife complains about the number of nights Woodcock (Shemp Howard) spends at the Hoot Owl Lodge, he takes her on a belated honeymoon. The first person they meet is lodge member Joe Wilson, who asks Woodcock to help him retrieve some ill-advised letters to lovely hotel guest Irene (Christine McIntyre). Woodcock soon finds himself caught between his jealous wife, and Irene's Latin-tempered fiancee Ricardo.

How long is Open Season for Saps?

Open Season for Saps has a runtime of 18 minutes.