This short is a major departure for the Stooges and looks more reminiscent of the "schmaltzy" films they made with Joe DeRita in the 1960s. In other words, instead of their usual formula, the film was incredibly overly sentimental and sweet--something the Stooges NEVER should be! It all starts with the Stooges (Moe, Curly and Larry) as singing waiters. Inexplicably, a doctor thinks their antics are funny and asks them to come to the hospital to cheer up a sick child. But, their efforts are in vain as the girl is pining for her missing father, so the boys volunteer to find him. This is NOTHING like the normal plots of their shorts and the whole idea of their searching for a kidnapped dad in order to save a dying girl is anything but comedic! The basic premise is terrible and can't help but make this one of the worst Stooge outings with Curly.
Give me violence, pokes in the eyes and silly antics any day over sentimentality!
Give me violence, pokes in the eyes and silly antics any day over sentimentality!