Beer and Pretzels

Beer and Pretzels

NR 1933 · 20 min · ★ 6.1 · Music, Comedy

Ted Healy and his Stooges are fired and evicted from a theatre because Ted is annoying women working there. They then get jobs as waiters at a nightclub. Chaos and a few musical numbers ensue.

Directed by Jack Cummings · Written by Matt Brooks

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Cast

Ted Healy Ted
Moe Howard Moe
Larry Fine Larry
Curly Howard Curly
Bonnie Bonnell Bonny Latour (as Bonny)
Edward Brophy Theater Manager (uncredited)
Fred Malatesta Restaurant Manager (uncredited)
Jack Smith Singing Bartender (uncredited)
Martin Sperzel Singing Bartender (uncredited)
Al Teeter Singing Bartender (uncredited)

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