From Nurse to Worse (1940 film)

For the Saved by the Bell episode, see From Nurse to Worse (Saved by the Bell).
From Nurse to Worse
Directed byJules White
Screenplay byClyde Bruckman
Story byCharles L. Kimball
Produced byJules White
StarringMoe Howard
Larry Fine
Curly Howard
Lynton Brent
Vernon Dent
Dudley Dickerson
Dorothy Appleby
Ned Glass
Cy Schindell
John Tyrrell
Al Thompson
Joe Palma
CinematographyBenjamin H. Kline
Edited byMel Thorsen
Distributed byColumbia Pictures
Release date
  • August 23, 1940 (1940-08-23) (U.S.)
Running time
16:43
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

From Nurse to Worse is a 1940 short subject directed by Jules White starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges (Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Curly Howard). It is the 49th 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 paper hangers who encounter their acquaintance Jerry, an insurance salesman, who proposes a scheme wherein they can receive $500 monthly by taking out a policy on Curly, alleging insanity. Moe and Larry escort Curly, who is disguised as a dog, to Dr. D. Lerious's office for an assessment. However, Curly's exaggerated portrayal results in the doctor recommending surgical intervention. Fleeing from the impending operation, the Stooges seek refuge in a dog catcher's truck, unwittingly subjecting themselves to a flea infestation.

Their escapade takes a dramatic turn when Dr. D. Lerious apprehends them, leading to Curly's imminent surgery. In a stroke of luck, the trio manages to escape on a gurney, encountering Jerry once more, whereupon they exact their retribution.

Cast

Credited

Uncredited

Production notes

From Nurse to Worse was filmed on May 15–18, 1940.[2] The film marked the first appearance of supporting player Joe Palma in a Stooge film.

The footage of the Stooges sailing through the city streets was lifted from Dizzy Doctors.[3] The voice on the police scanner is Moe's.[3]

References

  1. ^ From Nurse to Worse at threestooges.net
  2. ^ Pauley, Jim (2012). The Three Stooges Hollywood Filming Locations. Solana Beach, California: Santa Monica Press, LLC. p. 111. ISBN 9781595800701.
  3. ^ a b Solomon, Jon (2002). The Complete Three Stooges: The Official Filmography and Three Stooges Companion. Glendale, California: Comedy III Productions, Inc. ISBN 0971186804.

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