Of Cash and Hash
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Of Cash and Hash is the 160th short subject starring American slapstick
comedy team the Three Stooges
. The trio made a total of 190 shorts for Columbia Pictures
between 1934 and 1959.
) on a lie detector
.
The Stooges must try to figure out a way to track down the real crooks and clear their name. Returning to work at their restaurant, Captain Mullens comes in for a follow up interiew, and shows them a mugshot of "Lefty" Loomis (Kenneth MacDonald
), whom the Stooges recognize as the ringleader of the armored car robbers.
One night just before closing, Loomis' henchman Red Watkins (Frank Lackteen
) enters the Stooges' cafe for a bite. At first, he does not recognize the boys, but Larry takes notice after a few moments. Watkins flees just as a friend of a Stooges, Gladys Harmon (Christine McIntyre
) enters the restaurant. The Stooges fill Gladys in, and she offers her car to help track the bank robber. After a 20 mile chase, the Stooges arrive at a deserted farmhouse where the robbers are hiding out. The Stooges try to find a way inside, and in the confusion they are unaware that Gladys has been kidnapped by the robbers as bait.
The Stooges work their way into the farmhouse and begin to search for the missing Gladys, but unknown to them Loomis and Watkins have unleashed a grotesque cleaver-wielding humanoid killer resembling an ogre
named Angel (Duke York
). While searching for the Stooges, Angel enters the cluttered storage room in the back of the house where Gladys has been left tied up and gagged. Upon seeing Angel's frightening appearance, Gladys frantically struggles to escape as Angel raises his weapon. Before Angel can strike with his cleaver the Stooges can be heard in the outer hallway and he pursues them, leaving a bound and helpless Gladys to watch. Angel scares the daylights out of the Stooges, and leads them on several chases throughout the home.
After Angel is captured by Shemp who drop a barrel on him, Mow and Larry are pursued by Loomis and Watkins who are also captured in similar fashion. After Lefty is captured, the bags of money from the armored car robbery tumble out of the barrel Shemp has trapped him in. Gladys meanwhile has freed herself and rejoins the Stooges who have secured the robbers. Overjoyed that they have captured the robbers and cleared their names, Shemp looses control and showers Gladys with kisses.
Slapstick
Slapstick is a type of comedy involving exaggerated violence and activities which may exceed the boundaries of common sense.- Origins :The phrase comes from the batacchio or bataccio — called the 'slap stick' in English — a club-like object composed of two wooden slats used in Commedia dell'arte...
comedy team the Three Stooges
Three Stooges
The Three Stooges were an American vaudeville and comedy act of the early to mid–20th century best known for their numerous short subject films. Their hallmark was physical farce and extreme slapstick. In films, the Stooges were commonly known by their first names: "Moe, Larry, and Curly" and "Moe,...
. The trio made a total of 190 shorts for Columbia Pictures
Columbia Pictures
Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. is an American film production and distribution company. Columbia Pictures now forms part of the Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group, owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment, a subsidiary of the Japanese conglomerate Sony. It is one of the leading film companies...
between 1934 and 1959.
Plot
While on their way home from work, the Stooges get caught in a gun battle between two bank robbers and the guards of an armored car. The Stooges barely avoid being shot and flee the scene, and are discovered hiding in a garbage can. The Stooges are brought in and aggressively questioned by Police Captain Mullens (Vernon DentVernon Dent
Vernon Bruce Dent was a comic actor who appeared in over 400 films in his career. He co-starred in many short films for Columbia Pictures, frequently as the foil to the Three Stooges.-Early career:...
) on a lie detector
Lie Detector
"Lie Detector" is a CD single by The Reverend Horton Heat. It was released in October 1998 on Sub Pop.-Personnel:*Jim "Reverend Horton" Heath - lead vocals, guitar*Jimbo Wallace - upright bass, vocals*Scott Churilla - drums, vocals...
.
The Stooges must try to figure out a way to track down the real crooks and clear their name. Returning to work at their restaurant, Captain Mullens comes in for a follow up interiew, and shows them a mugshot of "Lefty" Loomis (Kenneth MacDonald
Kenneth MacDonald (American actor)
Kenneth MacDonald was an American film actor. Born in Portland, Indiana, MacDonald made more than 220 film and television appearances between 1931 and 1970.-Career:...
), whom the Stooges recognize as the ringleader of the armored car robbers.
One night just before closing, Loomis' henchman Red Watkins (Frank Lackteen
Frank Lackteen
Frank Lackteen was a Lebanese-born American film actor best known for his antagonistic roles. He appeared in nearly 200 films between 1916 and 1965, including several Three Stooges shorts. He was born in Kubber-Ilias, Lebanon and died in Los Angeles, California...
) enters the Stooges' cafe for a bite. At first, he does not recognize the boys, but Larry takes notice after a few moments. Watkins flees just as a friend of a Stooges, Gladys Harmon (Christine McIntyre
Christine McIntyre
Christine Cecilia McIntyre was an actress who appeared in many movies in the 1930s and 1940s but is mainly known as the beautiful blonde actress who appeared in many Three Stooges shorts produced by Columbia Pictures....
) enters the restaurant. The Stooges fill Gladys in, and she offers her car to help track the bank robber. After a 20 mile chase, the Stooges arrive at a deserted farmhouse where the robbers are hiding out. The Stooges try to find a way inside, and in the confusion they are unaware that Gladys has been kidnapped by the robbers as bait.
The Stooges work their way into the farmhouse and begin to search for the missing Gladys, but unknown to them Loomis and Watkins have unleashed a grotesque cleaver-wielding humanoid killer resembling an ogre
Ogre
An ogre is a large, cruel, monstrous, and hideous humanoid monster, featured in mythology, folklore, and fiction. Ogres are often depicted in fairy tales and folklore as feeding on human beings, and have appeared in many classic works of literature...
named Angel (Duke York
Duke York
Duke York was an American film actor. Born in Danby, New York, York was born Charles Everest Sinsabaugh...
). While searching for the Stooges, Angel enters the cluttered storage room in the back of the house where Gladys has been left tied up and gagged. Upon seeing Angel's frightening appearance, Gladys frantically struggles to escape as Angel raises his weapon. Before Angel can strike with his cleaver the Stooges can be heard in the outer hallway and he pursues them, leaving a bound and helpless Gladys to watch. Angel scares the daylights out of the Stooges, and leads them on several chases throughout the home.
After Angel is captured by Shemp who drop a barrel on him, Mow and Larry are pursued by Loomis and Watkins who are also captured in similar fashion. After Lefty is captured, the bags of money from the armored car robbery tumble out of the barrel Shemp has trapped him in. Gladys meanwhile has freed herself and rejoins the Stooges who have secured the robbers. Overjoyed that they have captured the robbers and cleared their names, Shemp looses control and showers Gladys with kisses.