In the Sweet Pie and Pie

Name: In the Sweet Pie and Pie
Director: Jules White
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1941-01-01
Duration: 17 min
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Curly Howard, Larry Fine, Moe Howard, Dorothy Appleby, Mary Ainslee

1941Dir. Jules White17m

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About This Movie

So, 'In the Sweet Pie and Pie' is one of those classic Three Stooges shorts where they find themselves in quite the pickle—convicts on death row for crimes they didn’t even commit. The pacing is brisk, typical of the Stooges, with slapstick humor layered throughout. The gags are relentless, making use of physical comedy that feels very much of its time. The atmosphere is zany, with that distinct blend of absurdity and desperation. There’s a certain charm to the practical effects, especially when it comes to the pie fights—truly a hallmark of the Stooges’ work. Each performance is characteristically over-the-top, but that’s what you expect. It’s a good representation of their style, making it quite distinct in their catalog.

Features classic slapstickFast-paced and zanyNotable for its pie fight gags