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FilmComedy

Punch Drunks (1934)

NR · 1934-07-13 · 17m · EN
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A Columbia 2 Reel Broadway Comedy

Moe discovers Curley's unknown boxing talent when he knocks out the Champ at a restaurant when Larry plays "Pop Goes the Weasal" on the violin. Moe becomes Curly's manager, and they win every fight, with the help of Larry. At the championship game, though, Larry's violin breaks. Curly is getting beat down bad when Larry makes his unexpected entrance and helps Curly prevail.

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Lou BreslowDirector

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Moe HowardMoe HowardMoeLarry FineLarry FineLarryCurly HowardCurly HowardCurlyDorothy GrangerDorothy GrangerGirlAl HillAl HillKiller Kilduff (uncredited)Chuck CallahanChuck CallahanMr. McGurn (uncredited)Billy BletcherBilly BletcherFight Announcer (uncredited)Larry McGrathLarry McGrathReferee (uncredited)Chet BrandenburgChet BrandenburgKilduff Cornerman (uncredited)Oscar 'Dutch' HendrianOscar 'Dutch' HendrianPlug-Ugly #1 in Restaurant (uncredited)Arthur HousmanArthur HousmanFight Timekeeper (uncredited)William IrvingWilliam IrvingKilduff's Manager (uncredited)

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ShortShort filmSlasptick

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Genre affinityComedyTheme affinityShort · Short Film · SlasptickDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference343150Actor preference276051 · 276050 · 330581

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What is Punch Drunks about?

Moe discovers Curley's unknown boxing talent when he knocks out the Champ at a restaurant when Larry plays "Pop Goes the Weasal" on the violin. Moe becomes Curly's manager, and they win every fight, with the help of Larry. At the championship game, though, Larry's violin breaks. Curly is getting beat down bad when Larry makes his unexpected entrance and helps Curly prevail.

How long is Punch Drunks?

Punch Drunks has a runtime of 17 minutes.