Based on the popular radio show Myrt and Marge of the early 30's, it tells the story of Myrt (Myrt Spear) trying to keep her vaudeville show alive after her financial backer leaves. She gets a new one in her old friend Jackson (Thomas E. Jackson). Along the way backstage handyman Mullins (Ted Healy) is able to recruit his friend, comedian/dancer Eddie Hanley (Eddie Foy Jr.)to join the show. With a need for new young talent to help the show with aging Myrt wanting to step out of the spotlight, Eddie brings in Marge Minter (Donna Damerel) a young dancer/singer who he's falling in love with. Things get complicated when Jackson becomes enamored with Marge and tries to force himself upon her, causing Eddie and him to get into a fight that threatens to put a end to the show for good.
This is a decent musical/comedy movie that is made more enjoyable due to the fact Ted Healy and the three men who would become to be know as The Three Stooges (Moe, Larry and Curly) co-star as backstage workers for the show with hopes to someday star in it. Healy and the Stooges provide most of the laughs and their are some good ones, esp with Healy and the Stooges attempts to deal with the constant attempts of an aspiring singer named Bonnie (Bonnie Bonnell) to try and crash her way into the show.
It's fun to see The Three Stooges film work before they left Healy and went on to become the famous and beloved comedy team they are today.
The main story is well told and there are some decent performances from the actors. There are some funny moments and lines that don't come from Healy and the Stooges which is nice. Plus the ending of the movie is very unique and creative. I won't spoil it, you will have to see it for yourself.
This is a hard movie to find, its never been on video and its rarely shown on cable. I had to go to E-Bay to find a copy of it. Its a neat and rarely seen piece of The Three Stooges film history. If you are a big time Stooges fan and you ever get the chance to see this I recommend that you check this movie out, you just might enjoy it.
This is a decent musical/comedy movie that is made more enjoyable due to the fact Ted Healy and the three men who would become to be know as The Three Stooges (Moe, Larry and Curly) co-star as backstage workers for the show with hopes to someday star in it. Healy and the Stooges provide most of the laughs and their are some good ones, esp with Healy and the Stooges attempts to deal with the constant attempts of an aspiring singer named Bonnie (Bonnie Bonnell) to try and crash her way into the show.
It's fun to see The Three Stooges film work before they left Healy and went on to become the famous and beloved comedy team they are today.
The main story is well told and there are some decent performances from the actors. There are some funny moments and lines that don't come from Healy and the Stooges which is nice. Plus the ending of the movie is very unique and creative. I won't spoil it, you will have to see it for yourself.
This is a hard movie to find, its never been on video and its rarely shown on cable. I had to go to E-Bay to find a copy of it. Its a neat and rarely seen piece of The Three Stooges film history. If you are a big time Stooges fan and you ever get the chance to see this I recommend that you check this movie out, you just might enjoy it.