Three Missing Links (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1938, Three Missing Links is a comedy film directed by Jules White, running about 18 minutes.
What it’s about. The stooges are janitors working in a movie studio. After wrecking the bosses office, they get jobs as actors in an African movie. Curly plays a gorilla and Moe and Larry are primitive natives. On location in Africa, the stooges have a confrontation with a witch doctor from whom Curly buys some "love candy" with hopes of attracting the films leading lady. When a female gorilla disrupts the movie set, Curly eats some of the candy and chases after her.
Who’s in it. Three Missing Links stars Larry Fine as Larry, Moe Howard as Moe, Curly Howard as Curly and Monte Collins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Three Missing Links has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Three Missing Links page.
If you liked it. Fans of Three Missing Links tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Three Missing Links (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Three Missing Links change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Three Missing Links worth watching?
- Three Missing Links holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Three Missing Links?
- Three Missing Links stars Larry Fine, Moe Howard, Curly Howard, Monte Collins and Jane Hamilton.
- When was Three Missing Links released?
- Three Missing Links was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 18 minutes.