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Pardon My Clutch

  • 19481948
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 15m
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7.5/10
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Moe Howard, Larry Fine, and Shemp Howard in Pardon My Clutch (1948)
ComedyShort

The stooge's friend Claude sells them his old lemon of a car so they can take Shemp, who is sick with a toothache, camping. The car won't work and the boys are apparently out a bundle, when ... Read allThe stooge's friend Claude sells them his old lemon of a car so they can take Shemp, who is sick with a toothache, camping. The car won't work and the boys are apparently out a bundle, when a car collector happens on the scene and offers to buy it at a premium. Claude backs out o... Read allThe stooge's friend Claude sells them his old lemon of a car so they can take Shemp, who is sick with a toothache, camping. The car won't work and the boys are apparently out a bundle, when a car collector happens on the scene and offers to buy it at a premium. Claude backs out on the deal and gives the stooges their money back, only to discover the "collector" is an ... Read all

IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • Edward Bernds
  • Writer
    • Clyde Bruckman(story & screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Moe Howard
    • Larry Fine
    • Shemp Howard
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  • Director
    • Edward Bernds
  • Writer
    • Clyde Bruckman(story & screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Moe Howard
    • Larry Fine
    • Shemp Howard
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    • 7User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Top cast

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    Moe Howard
    Moe Howard
    • Moeas Moe
    Larry Fine
    Larry Fine
    • Larryas Larry
    Shemp Howard
    Shemp Howard
    • Shempas Shemp
    Matt McHugh
    • Claude A. Quackeras Claude A. Quacker
    Stanley Blystone
    Stanley Blystone
    • Sanitorium Attendantas Sanitorium Attendant
    • (uncredited)
    George Lloyd
    George Lloyd
    • Service Station Attendantas Service Station Attendant
    • (uncredited)
    Alyn Lockwood
    • Petuniaas Petunia
    • (uncredited)
    Wanda Perry
    Wanda Perry
    • Narcissusas Narcissus
    • (uncredited)
    Doris Revier
    • Marigoldas Marigold
    • (uncredited)
    Emil Sitka
    Emil Sitka
    • Professor Otto Klinkas Professor Otto Klink
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Edward Bernds
    • Writer
      • Clyde Bruckman(story & screenplay)
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    The stooge's friend Claude sells them his old lemon of a car so they can take Shemp, who is sick with a toothache, camping. The car won't work and the boys are apparently out a bundle, when a car collector happens on the scene and offers to buy it at a premium. Claude backs out on the deal and gives the stooges their money back, only to discover the "collector" is an escaped lunatic. —Mitch Shapiro <mshapiro@a.crl.com>
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      • Comedy
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The car Claude sells to the Stooges is a 1912 Winton Six.
    • Goofs
      When Larry is seen climbing to the top of the car, a bag almost hits him on the head, but catches it just in time.
    • Quotes

      Claude Finkle: It can be caused by excessive use of the grey matter of the brain.

      Moe: Aw, must be something else.

      Shemp: Sure, can't be that.

    • Connections
      Edited into Wham-Bam-Slam! (1955)

    User reviews7

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    5/10
    The ultimate in jalopies
    After getting Shemp well from a toothache where Matt McHugh lends the boys a helping hand, McHugh decides to sell them one old wreck of a car. It's to go camping in the woods and the guys need a vacation, especially Shemp.

    The warranty on these vehicle went out with Herbert Hoover in the White House but a lucky break from an insane asylum wouldn't you know it helps them turn the tables on McHugh.

    I think they miss the camping trip though.
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    • bkoganbing
    • Dec 20, 2020

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    • Release date
      • February 26, 1948 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Production company
      • Columbia Pictures
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    • Runtime
      15 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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