Dizzy Detectives (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1943, Dizzy Detectives is a comedy film directed by Jules White, running about 18 minutes. “Deliriously daffy with laughs!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The stooges are carpenters who become policemen. A mysterious burglar disguised as a gorilla has the cops baffled and Mr. Dill, the head of the citizens league, threatening the police chief's job. The boys go on the case and pose as night watchmen at an antiques store. They confront the crook, who turns out to be a real gorilla owned by Dill. After defeating Dill and some other bad guys in a wild fight, the gorilla drinks some nitroglycerin and blows up.
Who’s in it. Dizzy Detectives stars Curly Howard as Curly, Moe Howard as Moe, Larry Fine as Larry and Dick Botiller as Police Detectives (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Dizzy Detectives 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 Dizzy Detectives page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dizzy Detectives tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dizzy Detectives (1943)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dizzy Detectives change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dizzy Detectives worth watching?
- Dizzy Detectives holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dizzy Detectives?
- Dizzy Detectives stars Curly Howard, Moe Howard, Larry Fine, Dick Botiller and Lynton Brent.
- When was Dizzy Detectives released?
- Dizzy Detectives was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 18 minutes.