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==Plot==
==Plot==
The Stooges return home to their shack in the city dump after six months of unsuccessful prospecting. Just as they get to the dump, their last car tire blows. They arrive home to find it inhabited by a young orphaned woman ([[Harlene Wood]]) and her crippled younger orphaned brother, Jimmy ([[Sonny Bupp]]). At first, they want Jimmy and his sister to leave until they see Jimmy is crippled. Curly even tries helping Jimmy with his homework before Moe takes Larry and Curly outside to search for tires for their car.
Upon their return to their humble abode in the city dump following six months of fruitless prospecting, the Stooges stumble upon an orphaned young woman and her incapacitated younger brother, Jimmy, who have taken up residence in their shack. Despite initial reservations, the Stooges demonstrate compassion upon realizing Jimmy's physical challenges, with Curly even offering assistance with his studies.


During a tireless search for a replacement for their deflated car tire, Curly's serendipitous discovery of a can brimming with coins sparks excitement. This cache of coins, termed "canned coin" by Curly, leads to a frenzied search through discarded cans in pursuit of further treasures. However, upon learning of Jimmy and his sister's financial plight and their earnest quest to procure funds for Jimmy's crucial operation, the Stooges' hearts soften.
They are looking around the piles of cans when Curly finds a can full of coins ("canned [[corn|coin]]," as Curly calls it). They think the can was left by accident and start sifting through the pile of cans for more treasures. Jimmy and his sister come out of the shack talking about a few coins the girl has just earned. After asking why the brother and sister were looking, the Stooges realize it was their hidden can of money they had accidentally found and return it to them. The sister explains that they are trying to raise $500 for an operation to fix Jimmy's legs. They already had $62 saved for the operation.


Moved by empathy, the Stooges embark on a mission to augment the funds required for Jimmy's surgery. Initially, they explore the possibility of accruing interest on their modest sum in a bank account, only to be disillusioned by the prolonged timeframe it would necessitate. Their predicament worsens when they fall victim to two [[Confidence trick|confidence men]] who abscond with their meager $62 worth of savings and their automobile under the guise of providing a treasure map. Undeterred, the Stooges embrace their newfound quest and venture to the indicated location marked on the map. Following a series of mishaps, they inadvertently breach the walls of the [[United States Department of the Treasury|United States Treasury]]. Mistakenly believing they have struck gold, they begin to unearth stacks of currency, only to find themselves swiftly apprehended by the authorities.
Taking pity on the pair, the trio decide to help raise the rest of the money needed for the operation. They first try the bank to see if by just depositing the money into an account, the interest would raise the necessary funds. Unfortunately the banker explains that it would take years of waiting before it would grow to $500. It is then that two [[Confidence trick|confidence men]] (Nick Copeland, [[Lew Davis]]) cheat the Stooges out of the $62 and their car for a map they claim will lead to a treasure.


Their escapade ultimately leads them into an unexpected encounter with President [[Franklin D. Roosevelt]], who, upon learning of Jimmy's plight, extends a presidential pardon to the Stooges and offers to cover the expenses for Jimmy's much-needed surgery.
The Stooges take the map and tools and go to the house on the map. Inside, they look for the "X" spot marked on the map called [[Walla Walla, Washington|Walla Walla]]. After trying a couple walls, Curly finds an "X" marked on a wall in the basement. Mistaking a coin he dropped for the hidden treasure, he thinks he's found the correct spot. Following the map, they dig down several feet and find another wall. This is the wall they think will lead to the treasure, but they accidentally drill into the [[United States Department of the Treasury|United States Treasury]].

At first, they think they have hit the jackpot. They are removing stacks of money when they are arrested. The Stooges end up meeting President [[Franklin D. Roosevelt]], who has learned of Jimmy's plight. The President then pardons the Stooges and pays for Jimmy's operation.


==Cast==
==Cast==

===Credited===
*[[Curly Howard]] as Curly
*[[Curly Howard]] as Curly
*[[Larry Fine]] as Larry
*[[Larry Fine]] as Larry
*[[Moe Howard]] as Moe
*[[Moe Howard]] as Moe

*[[Sonny Bupp]] as Jimmy (uncredited)
===Uncredited===
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*Nick Copeland as Con-Man (uncredited)
*[[Lew Davis]] as Con-Man (uncredited)
*[[Sonny Bupp]] as Jimmy
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*Nick Copeland as Confidence Man 1
*[[Lester Dorr]] as President's Secretary (uncredited)
*[[Lew Davis]] as Confidence Man 2
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*[[John Ince (actor)|John Ince]] as Vault Chief (uncredited)
*[[Eddie Laughton]] as Desk Clerk (uncredited)
*[[Lester Dorr]] as President's Secretary
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*[[John Ince (actor)|John Ince]] as Vault Chief
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*Al Richardson as [[Franklin D. Roosevelt|President Roosevelt]] (uncredited)
*[[Cy Schindell]] as Vault Guard (uncredited)
*[[Eddie Laughton]] as Desk Clerk
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*Al Richardson as [[Franklin D. Roosevelt|President Franklin D. Roosevelt]]
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*[[Harlene Wood]] as Jimmy's Sister (uncredited)
*[[Cy Schindell]] as Vault Guard
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*[[Harlene Wood]] as Jimmy's Sister


==Production notes==
==Production notes==
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Nick Copeland and Lew Davis would reprise their roles as con men who swindle the Stooges in the next entry, ''[[Playing the Ponies]]''.<ref name="Solomon"/>
Nick Copeland and Lew Davis would reprise their roles as con men who swindle the Stooges in the next entry, ''[[Playing the Ponies]]''.<ref name="Solomon"/>

==Popular culture==
Various TV shows and movies have shown characters from the back or the front below the neck. They include:
* '[[Inspector Gadget]]' Dr. Claw, the arch villain central to the series, was only seen from the back in most of his shots with the exception of the end of the opening sequence where Gadget gets to his hideout to arrest him only to find out that Dr. Claw is only a arm and a bomb that then explodes.
* '[[Seinfeld]]' The series is noted for [[New York Yankees]] owner [[George Steinbrenner (Seinfeld character)|George Steinbrenner]] as [[George Costanza]]'s boss as George has a job as the assistant to the traveling secretary for the Yankees. However, we usually see Steinbrenner from the back though in [[The Nap]], he is seen from the neck down. In the series, Steinbrenner was voiced by series co-creator [[Larry David]].
* '[[Charlie's Angels]]' features the title character voiced by actor [[John Forsythe]]. In the show, he would talk to the angels over a loudspeaker, but scenes where he needed to appear in the flesh, were shot from the back, most often with pretty girls.
* '[[Home Improvement (TV series)|Home Improvement]]': [[List of Home Improvement characters#Dr. Wilson Wilson Jr.|Dr. Wilson Wilson Jr.]] is the Taylor family's next door neighbor, and is there to provide advice in a timely manner. The catch is that the lower part of his face was usually covered throughout the series. He was portrayed by actor [[Earl Hindman]] and appeared in all 203 episodes.


==References==
==References==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|0028697|Cash and Carry}}
* {{IMDb title|0028697|Cash and Carry}}
* {{Amg movie|143332|Cash and Carry}}


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Latest revision as of 03:17, 27 December 2024

For the 1941 film whose alternate title is Cash and Carry, see Ringside Maisie.
Cash and Carry
Directed byDel Lord
Screenplay byClyde Bruckman
Elwood Ullman
Story byClyde Bruckman
Produced byJules White
StarringMoe Howard
Larry Fine
Curly Howard
Sonny Bupp
CinematographyLucien Ballard
Edited byCharles Nelson
Music byLouis Silvers
Distributed byColumbia Pictures
Release date
  • September 3, 1937 (1937-09-03)
Running time
18:21
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Cash and Carry is a 1937 short subject directed by Del Lord starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges (Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Curly Howard). It is the 25th entry in the series released by Columbia Pictures starring the comedians, who released 190 shorts for the studio between 1934 and 1959.

Plot

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Upon their return to their humble abode in the city dump following six months of fruitless prospecting, the Stooges stumble upon an orphaned young woman and her incapacitated younger brother, Jimmy, who have taken up residence in their shack. Despite initial reservations, the Stooges demonstrate compassion upon realizing Jimmy's physical challenges, with Curly even offering assistance with his studies.

During a tireless search for a replacement for their deflated car tire, Curly's serendipitous discovery of a can brimming with coins sparks excitement. This cache of coins, termed "canned coin" by Curly, leads to a frenzied search through discarded cans in pursuit of further treasures. However, upon learning of Jimmy and his sister's financial plight and their earnest quest to procure funds for Jimmy's crucial operation, the Stooges' hearts soften.

Moved by empathy, the Stooges embark on a mission to augment the funds required for Jimmy's surgery. Initially, they explore the possibility of accruing interest on their modest sum in a bank account, only to be disillusioned by the prolonged timeframe it would necessitate. Their predicament worsens when they fall victim to two confidence men who abscond with their meager $62 worth of savings and their automobile under the guise of providing a treasure map. Undeterred, the Stooges embrace their newfound quest and venture to the indicated location marked on the map. Following a series of mishaps, they inadvertently breach the walls of the United States Treasury. Mistakenly believing they have struck gold, they begin to unearth stacks of currency, only to find themselves swiftly apprehended by the authorities.

Their escapade ultimately leads them into an unexpected encounter with President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who, upon learning of Jimmy's plight, extends a presidential pardon to the Stooges and offers to cover the expenses for Jimmy's much-needed surgery.

Cast

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Credited

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Uncredited

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Production notes

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Involving the Stooges as miners helping a crippled orphan get money for his leg surgery, this film is notable for showing an uncharacteristically sentimental side to the comedy team.[1] Filmed on May 4–8, 1937,[2] the title Cash and Carry was a popular saying of the era. From 1942 to 1945, during the marriage of actor Cary Grant and heiress Barbara Hutton, tabloid newspapers referred to Grant and Hutton as "Cash and Cary".[1]

Writer Clyde Bruckman's story was later adapted for comedian Andy Clyde in his short films A Miner Affair (1945) and Two April Fools (1954).[3]

Nick Copeland and Lew Davis would reprise their roles as con men who swindle the Stooges in the next entry, Playing the Ponies.[1]

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Various TV shows and movies have shown characters from the back or the front below the neck. They include:

  • 'Inspector Gadget' Dr. Claw, the arch villain central to the series, was only seen from the back in most of his shots with the exception of the end of the opening sequence where Gadget gets to his hideout to arrest him only to find out that Dr. Claw is only a arm and a bomb that then explodes.
  • 'Seinfeld' The series is noted for New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner as George Costanza's boss as George has a job as the assistant to the traveling secretary for the Yankees. However, we usually see Steinbrenner from the back though in The Nap, he is seen from the neck down. In the series, Steinbrenner was voiced by series co-creator Larry David.
  • 'Charlie's Angels' features the title character voiced by actor John Forsythe. In the show, he would talk to the angels over a loudspeaker, but scenes where he needed to appear in the flesh, were shot from the back, most often with pretty girls.
  • 'Home Improvement': Dr. Wilson Wilson Jr. is the Taylor family's next door neighbor, and is there to provide advice in a timely manner. The catch is that the lower part of his face was usually covered throughout the series. He was portrayed by actor Earl Hindman and appeared in all 203 episodes.

References

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  1. ^ a b c Solomon, Jon (2002). The Complete Three Stooges: The Official Filmography and Three Stooges Companion. Comedy III Productions, Inc. ISBN 0-9711868-0-4.
  2. ^ Pauley, Jim (2012). The Three Stooges Hollywood Filming Locations. Solana Beach, California: Santa Monica Press, LLC. p. 73. ISBN 9781595800701.
  3. ^ Cash and Carry at threestooges.net
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