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Don't Throw That Knife
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Wikipedia article
'Don't Throw That Knife' is a 1951 short subject directed by Jules White starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges (Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Shemp Howard). It is the 131st 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 are census takers strolling through an apartment complex when they come upon a woman called Mrs. Lucy Wyckoff (Jean Willes). The Stooges learn that Wyckoff is one-half of a husband-and-wife Magician Troupe who perform regularly. Unfortunately, Mr. Wyckoff (Dick Curtis) is also an evil man-hating jealous husband and a precise knife thrower who kills any perverted men who talks to his wife. When Mr. Wyckoff comes home, the Stooges make a failed effort to take cover. After several frightening threats, the trio depart as fast as their feet will carry them as they scoot out and get the cops on their little scooters.
Cast
* Shemp Howard as Shemp
* Larry Fine as Larry
* Moe Howard as Moe
* Jean Willes as Lucy Wyckoff
* Dick Curtis as Mr. Wycoff
Production notes
'"Don't Throw That Knife"' was filmed on June 2022, 1950.[http://www.threestooges.net/filmography/episode/151 '"Don't Throw That Knife" ' at threestooges.net] The film title is officially listed with quotation marks around it (as in '"Don't Throw That Knife"').Solomon, Jon. (2002) 'The Complete Three Stooges: The Official Filmography and Three Stooges Companion', p. 385; Comedy III Productions, Inc.,
Author Michael Fleming noted that '"Don't Throw That Knife"' was the first effort by director Jules White that was a truly poor entry in the series. White had been alternating with Edward Bernds to direct the Stooges' films, with Bernds' efforts having a noticeable polish that White was beginning to lack.Fleming, Michael (2002) [1999]. 'The Three Stooges: An Illustrated History, From Amalgamated Morons to American Icons'. New York: Broadway Publishing. . p. 257 By the following year, a power struggle at Columbia Pictures broke out, resulting in the departure of both Bernds and producer Hugh McCollum. This left White as the sole director of the Stooges films from late 1952 to 1957 when the trio's contract with the studio expired.Forrester, Jeff (2002). 'Three Stooges: The Triumphs and Tragedies of the Most Popular Comedy Team of All Time', p. 102. Donaldson Books,
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