Is the Three Stooges kid friendly?
The Three Stooges is a ‘slapstick’ comedy with a lot of violence. Although many of the violent scenes are funny, and quite true to the style of the original Three Stooges’ movies, the constant punching, slapping and eye-gouging might not be appropriate for children.
How many Three Stooges short films are there?
190 short
The Three Stooges were an American vaudeville and comedy team active from 1922 until 1970, best remembered for their 190 short subject films by Columbia Pictures.
Why did they replace Shemp?
Curly. But by the mid-1940s, Curly’s health was deteriorating, and Shemp was often called in as Curly’s replacement when the Three Stooges had live performances. In 1946, Curly suffered a massive stroke, and Shemp agreed to come back permanently, replacing his kid brother as “The Third Stooge” again.
What is the Three Stooges movie rated?
PG
The Three Stooges/MPAA rating
The Three Stooges is rated PG by the MPAA for slapstick action violence, some rude and suggestive humor including language.
What did Shemp Howard died from?
Heart attack
Shemp Howard/Cause of death
While returning home in a taxi that evening, Howard died of a massive heart attack, at the age of 60. He had just told a joke and was leaning back, lighting a cigar, when he suddenly slumped over on Winston’s lap, burning him with the cigar.
How much did the Three Stooges make per episode?
In one of the books about them I read once, I seem to recall that during the entire time that the Stooges made the shorts, they were paid $1500.00 for each short, the money split three ways. So they got $500.00 each.
When did Curly Howard have a stroke?
1946
Curly Howard suffered a stroke in 1946 that forced him to retire, and he died six years later. He was replaced in 1946 by Shemp Howard, who was with the Stooges until 1955, when he died.
Was Joe Besser married?
Erna Kaym. 1932–1988
Joe Besser/Spouse