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Fling in the Ring
Fling in the Ring
	One-sheet poster
Directed by	Jules White; Edward Bernds (stock footage)
Written by	Jack White
Produced by	Jules White
Starring	Moe Howard; Larry Fine; Shemp Howard; Frank Sully; Richard Wessel; Claire Carleton; Harold Brauer; Cy Schindell; Heinie Conklin; Sammy Stein; Joe Palma; Stanley Blystone; Dave Harper; Tom Kingston
Cinematography	Ray Cory
Edited by	Robert B. Hoover
Distributed by	Columbia Pictures
Release date	January 6, 1955 (U.S.);
Running time	16:18
Country	United States
Language	English

Fling in the Ring is a 1955 short subject directed by Jules White starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges (Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Shemp Howard). It is the 159th entry in the series released by Columbia Pictures starring the comedians, who released 190 shorts for the studio between 1934 and 1959.

Plot

The Stooges serve as trainers for pugilist Chopper Kane, under the employ of their employer, Big Mike, a notorious and unscrupulous figure within the realm of boxing and organized crime. Despite their allegiance to Chopper, Big Mike duplicitously wagers on Chopper's adversary, Gorilla Watson, setting the stage for a contentious scenario. Subsequently, Big Mike coerces the Stooges into ensuring Chopper's defeat, threatening dire consequences if they fail to comply.

In an attempt to sabotage Chopper's chances of victory, the Stooges endeavor to enhance his weight, thereby diminishing his agility and prowess in the ring. However, fortune unexpectedly smiles upon them when Gorilla Watson sustains an injury to his hand while attempting to strike Moe on the eve of the match.

Their victory is ephemeral, however,as Big Mike, displeased with the turn of events, dispatches his associates to apprehend the Stooges. Following a series of comical altercations, wherein the Stooges exact retribution upon Big Mike, they find themselves pursued by his henchmen. Amidst the chaos, Shemp unwittingly incapacitates both the pursuers and himself. As Moe and Larry endeavor to revive Shemp, their efforts inadvertently revive the adversaries, prompting them to hastily abscond from the scene with Shemp in tow.

Cast

Credited

Moe Howard as Moe
Larry Fine as Larry
Shemp Howard as Shemp
Frank Sully as Big Mike
Dick Wessel as Chopper Kane (Stock Footage)
Claire Carleton as Kitty Davis (Stock Footage)

Uncredited

Tommy Kingston as Coin Tossing Henchman
Harold Brauer as Henchman (Stock Footage)
Heinie Conklin as Watson's manager (Stock Footage)
Sammy Stein as Gorilla Watson (Stock Footage)
Cy Schindell as Moose (Stock Footage)

Production notes

Fling in the Ring serves as a remake of Fright Night (1947), employing a substantial amount of stock footage sourced from its predecessor. Additional scenes for Fling in the Ring were filmed on April 27, 1954.^[1]

Due to the unavailability of Harold Brauer, who portrayed "Big Mike" in the original Fright Night, Joe Palma doubles for him, captured from behind to emulate Brauer's character.^[2]

References

^ Fling in the Ring at threestooges.net
^ Solomon, Jon. (2002) The Complete Three Stooges: The Official Filmography and Three Stooges Companion; Comedy III Productions, Inc., pp. 448-449, ISBN 0-9711868-0-4