Husbands Beware (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1956, Husbands Beware is a comedy film directed by Jules White, running about 16 minutes. “Wildest and wackiest battle of the sexes yet!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. To inherit a fortune, voice teacher Shemp must marry before six o'clock, but no girl will accept his proposal. Finally one of his repulsive students agrees to marry him, just in the nick of time. When the rest of the prospective brides hear about the inheritance, they show up at the ceremony and a free for all ensues. Shemp marries his student before the deadline, and then finds out that there is no inheritance. Moe and Larry have tricked him into marriage as revenge for their marrying his shrewish sisters.
Who’s in it. Husbands Beware stars Shemp Howard as Prof. Shemp Howard, Larry Fine as Larry, Moe Howard as Moe and Maxine Gates as Flora - Moe's Wife, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Husbands Beware 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 Husbands Beware page.
If you liked it. Fans of Husbands Beware tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Husbands Beware (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Husbands Beware change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Husbands Beware worth watching?
- Husbands Beware holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Husbands Beware?
- Husbands Beware stars Shemp Howard, Larry Fine, Moe Howard, Maxine Gates and Lu Leonard.
- When was Husbands Beware released?
- Husbands Beware was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 16 minutes.