Uncivil War Birds

Uncivil War Birds

Civil war breaks out between the states, but the Stooges dont know which side their state will be on. Moe and Larry join the Union, Curly the Confderates. Last appearance of Stooge supporting actor John Tyrrell.

NR 1946 · 18 min · ★ 6.2 · Comedy, War

The stooges are civil war soldiers who are constantly changing uniforms to avoid the opposing armies. Eventually they decide to be loyal to the south, but remain disguised as Union soldiers. Curly is detected as a spy, but Moe and Larry prevent his execution. The boys escape with a secret map and marry their three southern belles.

Directed by Jules White · Written by Clyde Bruckman

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Curly Howard Curly
Moe Howard Moe
Larry Fine Larry
Theodore Lorch Union Colonel (uncredited)
Blackie Whiteford Union Soldier (uncredited)
Joe Palma Union Soldier (uncredited)

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