Cast
Moe Howard
as Moe
Larry Fine
as Larry
Curly Howard
as Curly
Dorothy Granger
as Girl
Al Hill
as Killer Kilduff (uncredited)
Chuck Callahan
as Mr. McGurn (uncredited)
Billy Bletcher
as Fight Announcer (uncredited)
Larry McGrath
as Referee (uncredited)
Chet Brandenburg
as Kilduff Cornerman (uncredited)
Oscar 'Dutch' Hendrian
as Plug-Ugly #1 in Restaurant (uncredited)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1934
Runtime0h 17m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes39
DirectorLou Breslow
WritersCurly Howard, Jack Cluett, Moe Howard
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsPunch Drunks
About Punch Drunks
Moe discovers Curley's unknown boxing talent when he knocks out the Champ at a restaurant when Larry plays "Pop Goes the Weasal" on the violin. Moe becomes Curly's manager, and they win every fight, with the help of Larry. At the championship game, though, Larry's violin breaks. Curly is getting beat down bad when Larry makes his unexpected entrance and helps Curly prevail.
Directed by Lou Breslow, Punch Drunks leans on a strong ensemble — Moe Howard, Larry Fine, Curly Howard — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1934.
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