The Tooth Will Out (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 5.7

Released in 1951, The Tooth Will Out is a comedy film directed by Edward Bernds, running about 16 minutes. “The Stooges become dentists.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The stooges graduate from dental school and go out west to open a practice. Everything goes well until Shemp "cures" an outlaw's toothache from the instructions in a carpentry book, and the boys must leave on the run.
Who’s in it. The Tooth Will Out stars Shemp Howard as Shemp, Larry Fine as Larry, Moe Howard as Moe and Margie Liszt as Miss Beebe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Tooth Will Out 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 The Tooth Will Out page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tooth Will Out tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Tooth Will Out (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Tooth Will Out change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Tooth Will Out worth watching?
- The Tooth Will Out holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Tooth Will Out?
- The Tooth Will Out stars Shemp Howard, Larry Fine, Moe Howard, Margie Liszt and Vernon Dent.
- When was The Tooth Will Out released?
- The Tooth Will Out was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 16 minutes.