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Guns a Poppin!
Guns a Poppin!
Directed by	Jules White
Screenplay by	Jack White
Story by	Jack White; Elwood Ullman
Produced by	Jules White
Starring	Moe Howard; Larry Fine; Joe Besser; Vernon Dent; Frank Sully; Joe Palma
Cinematography	Henry Freulich
Edited by	Saul A. Goodkind
Distributed by	Columbia Pictures
Release date	June 13, 1957 (U.S.);
Running time	16:27
Country	United States
Language	English

Guns a Poppin! is a 1957 short subject directed by Jules White starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges (Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Joe Besser). It is the 179th entry in the series released by Columbia Pictures starring the comedians, who released 190 shorts for the studio between 1934 and 1959.

Plot

Moe stands trial for assaulting his comrades Larry and Joe, pleading with Judge (Vernon Dent) that he was under medical advice to maintain tranquility. However, the serenity is shattered by Larry and Joe's raucous rehearsal of their musical act, exacerbating Moe's fragile condition. Losing control, Moe ensnares Larry's trombone apparatus around their collective neck.

Concerned for Moe's well-being, Larry and Joe propose a therapeutic hunting excursion to alleviate his stress. Moe eagerly embraces the suggestion, and they embark on their journey. However, their respite is short-lived as they encounter a hungry bear, which pilfers their provisions. Frazzled, Moe implores Larry and Joe to confront the bear, leading to a sequence of mishaps that culminate in the bear absconding with their vehicle.

Further complications ensue when the trio inadvertently becomes entangled in a pursuit led by Sheriff, targeting outlaw Mad Bill Hookup. Despite unwittingly capturing Hookup and earning a substantial reward, their subsequent blunder allows the fugitive to escape, incensing the sheriff and prompting Moe to lash out at his companions.

Returning to court, Moe concludes his narrative, attributing his need for prolonged rest to his tumultuous experiences. Moved by Moe's plight, the judge exonerates him. However, the verdict elicits dismay from Larry and Joe, and their subsequent altercation with Moe leads to further chaos, compounded by the fortuitous intervention of Larry's resilient cranium.

Cast

Credited

Moe Howard as Moe
Larry Fine as Larry
Joe Besser as Joe
Vernon Dent as Judge
Joe Palma as Mad Bill Hookup
Frank Sully as Sheriff

Uncredited

Johnny Kascier as Courtroom Spectator
Paul Kruger as Bailiff (stock footage)

Production notes

Guns a Poppin! is a remake of 1945's Idiots Deluxe, using a surprisingly minimal amount of stock footage from the original. All new scenes were filmed on November 28, 1956.^[1]

References

^ Solomon, Jon. (2002) The Complete Three Stooges: The Official Filmography and Three Stooges Companion, p. 493; Comedy III Productions, Inc., ISBN 0-9711868-0-4