Monkey Businessmen (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1946, Monkey Businessmen is a comedy film directed by Edward Bernds, running about 18 minutes. “It's shock-full of hilarious laughter!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The stooges are bumbling electricians who decide to go away for a rest after they are fired for their incompetence. The rest home they choose is run by Dr. Mallard, a quack who gyps the patients for everything they've got. When the boys discover the crooked goings on they escape, but not before Curly accidentally cures another patient who rewards him with a thousand dollars.
Who’s in it. Monkey Businessmen stars Curly Howard as Curly, Harry 'Snub' Pollard as Mr. Grimble (uncredited), Larry Fine as Larry and Jean Willes as Nurse Shapely (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Monkey Businessmen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Monkey Businessmen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Monkey Businessmen tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Monkey Businessmen (1946)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Monkey Businessmen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Monkey Businessmen worth watching?
- Monkey Businessmen holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Monkey Businessmen?
- Monkey Businessmen stars Curly Howard, Harry 'Snub' Pollard, Larry Fine, Jean Willes and Moe Howard.
- When was Monkey Businessmen released?
- Monkey Businessmen was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 18 minutes.