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Shemp from The Three Stooges crashes a musical lawsuit with the Andrews Sisters. Chaos ensues.
TMDB
48
IMDb
70

How's About It (1943)

Breezy B-pictureWartime escapismVaudeville hangover

Overview

ComedyMusic

A song publisher gets sued for stealing lyrics.

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musical
Artistic ownershipAmerican hustleShowbiz dreamsRomantic mischief

Standout Aspects

Acting

Shemp Howard's solo showcase before rejoining the Stooges.

Score

The Andrews Sisters harmonizing through contractual obligation.

Production

Universal's assembly-line musical magic on a shoestring.

Best for:Background: Fold laundry to Shemp Howard's frantic energy.·Solo: Curio collectors seeking forgotten 1940s fluff.·Rewatch: Spot which scenes were clearly shot in a single afternoon.
Erle C. Kenton

Director

Erle C. Kenton

ReleasedJan 1, 1943
Runtime1h 1m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitylow
Tonelight
Feellight
Universal Pictures

Top Cast

Robert Paige

Robert Paige

George Selby

Grace McDonald

Grace McDonald

Marion Bliss

Shemp Howard

Shemp Howard

Alf

Walter Catlett

Walter Catlett

Whipple

Laverne Andrews

Laverne Andrews

Laverne Andrews

Maxene Andrews

Maxene Andrews

Maxene Andrews

Patty Andrews

Patty Andrews

Patty Andrews

David Bruce

David Bruce

Oliver

Mary Wickes

Mary Wickes

'Mike' Tracy

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Shemp Howard filmed this during his brief solo career between leaving and rejoining The Three Stooges; it's a rare glimpse of his leading-man ambitions before resigning to eye-poking destiny.

Cultural

This was one of Universal's 'musical filler' B-pictures designed to pad double bills and keep theaters stocked while bigger productions were delayed by wartime shortages.

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