"Fright Night" is an American black-and-white short film from 1947, so this one has its 70th anniversary this year. It was directed by Edward Bernds a little while before he became an Oscar nominee and the script is by Clyde Bruckman, who is mostly known for his works with Buster Keaton today. Both weren't really too prolific with the Stooges and I am not surprised how forgettable this one turned out. It is the Stooges take on boxing, organized crime and gambling you could say in these 17.5 minutes. Shemp had already taken over from Curly due to the latter's health issues at that point and boy does Shemp get humiliated and beaten up in here. From the other two, from the boxer in the center of the story, from the mobsters/gangsters etc. I really felt sorry for him. As if it wasn't enough already how people are disrespectful towards him because he is (allegedly) so much worse than Curly. Anyway, if you like boxing, then maybe watch this one if you like the Stooges too. I am not much of a fan of either, so I personally wasn't impressed by the comedy or plot in here. It's another thumbs-down. Not recommended.
Review of Fright Night
