1933

Beer and Pretzels starring Ted Healy and the Three Stooges

Before the Three Stooges were their own comedy troupe, they were working as subordinates (stooges) to the comedian Ted Healy, who’s the true star of this short film.  The plot has Healy and his Stooges thrown out of a theater (where they were performing) due to Healy’s constant pursuit of females.  Shortly after being fired, Ted quickly tries picking up another girl, only to find jobs for himself and the Stooges at a restaurant, where the girl performs as a singer.  In addition to the typical Three Stooges mayhem, there’s singing by different acts, ending with Healy and his Stooges thrown out yet again.