Booby Dupes (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1945, Booby Dupes is a comedy film directed by Del Lord, running about 17 minutes. “Beauties and the beasts!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The stooges are three fish peddlers who decide to cut out the middleman by catching their own fish. They trade their car and $300 for a "new" boat which turns out to be a piece of junk that soon falls apart and sinks in the middle of the ocean. Luckily the boys also have a row boat which they climb into and then try to signal some passing planes for help. Unfortunately, their paint spattered rag is mistaken for a Japanese flag and they are bombed from the sky.
Who’s in it. Booby Dupes stars Curly Howard as Curly, Larry Fine as Larry, Moe Howard as Moe and Rebel Randall as Captain's Girl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Booby Dupes has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Booby Dupes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Booby Dupes tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Booby Dupes (1945)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Booby Dupes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Booby Dupes worth watching?
- Booby Dupes holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Booby Dupes?
- Booby Dupes stars Curly Howard, Larry Fine, Moe Howard, Rebel Randall and Vernon Dent.
- When was Booby Dupes released?
- Booby Dupes was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 17 minutes.