Movies by Shemp Howard

How's About It

How's About It

A song publisher gets sued for stealing lyrics.

The Strange Case of Doctor Rx

The Strange Case of Doctor Rx

Private eye Jerry Church is hired by a criminal defense lawyer after five mobsters he has gotten acquitted are apparently strangled by a serial killer.

My Mummy's Arms

My Mummy's Arms

Two Americans attempt to make time with the daughter of the British financier of an archaeological expedition to Egypt.

While the Cat's Away

While the Cat's Away

Henry and Johnnie need to clean the apartment before the wives get home.

Creeps

Creeps

The Stooges are movers for an express company and on a rainy night are sent to move some junk, including a suit of armor, from a spooky old house. The armor is haunted by the ghost of Sir Tom, who has no intention of leaving. The ghost foils the their attempts to take the armor, and is about to skewer them with a sword when it's revealed that the they were only telling a bedtime story to their "sons", also played by the Stooges.

Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh

Charles 'Pittsburgh' Markham rides roughshod over his friends, his lovers, and his ideals in his trek toward financial success in the Pittsburgh steel industry, only to find himself deserted and lonely at the top. When his crash comes, he finds that fate has dealt him a second chance.

Shemp Cocktail: A Toast to the Original Stooge

Shemp Cocktail: A Toast to the Original Stooge

A compilation that highlights works from the Three Stooges. It includes the shorts Brideless Groom, Sing a Song of Six Pants, and Malice in the Palace, also Ed Wynn's live TV Camel Comedy Caravan starring Shemp, Larry, and Moe.

The Gentleman Misbehaves

The Gentleman Misbehaves

After his first attempt to obtain cash fails, a Broadway producer turns to a gambler to raise money for his show.

The Officer's Mess

The Officer's Mess

Gus Doakes joins the National Guard; hilarity ensues.

On the Wagon

On the Wagon

Henry and Elmer stay out all night, then fear returning home because of their formidable mother-in-law.

Absorbing Junior

Absorbing Junior

Johnny's freeloading brother Henry will go to any length to bet on a tip at Belmont, including stealing from Junior's piggy bank. When Johnny's mother-in-law tells them to take Junior to the dentist to have a tooth pulled, and gives them $2 for the doctor, the game is afoot. The money goes to Henry's bookie, and the boys decide to pull Junior's tooth themselves... by tying a string onto the back bumper of a car. But a pet parrot spills the beans, and mother-in-law goes chasing after them with fire in her eye, and a fireplace poker under her ...

Dangerous Business

Dangerous Business

Two young lawyers open an office together. They are hired to defend a utilities magnate who claims he has been framed. He is kidnapped by a gangster, and a battle royal ensues when the lawyers try to rescue him.

Moonlight and Cactus

Moonlight and Cactus

The swinging Andrews Sisters provide the musical interludes and romance in this western. They play a trio of WW II era ranchers. That they are so good at running it proves terrible surprise for a ranch hand who has just returned home after serving in the Navy.

Pure Feud

Pure Feud

Edgar Appletree learns the ins and outs of family feuding courtesy of Charlie McCarthy.

Columbia Laff Hour

Columbia Laff Hour

A Columbia Pictures feature, featuring 4 unedited shorts, released between 1947-1956, featuring Shemp Howard.

Strictly in the Groove

Strictly in the Groove

College student, cattle baron, confused love story.

Hokus Pokus

Hokus Pokus

The Stooges are taking care of their invalid friend Mary who is confined to wheelchair.

Three of a Kind

Three of a Kind

Two vaudeville acrobats adopt the son of an actor friend.

Tight Shoes

Tight Shoes

A crook with big feet buys shoes that are too tight from a salesman, then decides to use the store as a front for illegal gambling.

Art Trouble

Art Trouble

Harry Gribbon and Shemp Howard enter the world of fine art in Paris.