Flagpole Jitters (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1956, Flagpole Jitters is a comedy film directed by Jules White, running about 16 minutes. “The Three Stooges hit a new high in low-down laughs” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The stooges are taking care of their invalid friend Mary who is confined to wheelchair. At their jobs in a theater, where they hope to earn money for an operation for Mary, they witness a hypnotist, doing his act. The stooges become subjects for his show and are hypnotized into walking out on a flagpole high above the ground. When they come out of their trance and realize their predicament they fall into a window and foil a robbery in progress thus earning reward money to pay for Mary's operation.
Who’s in it. Flagpole Jitters stars Shemp Howard as Shemp, Larry Fine as Larry, Moe Howard as Moe and David Bond as The Great Svengarlic, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Flagpole Jitters 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 Flagpole Jitters page.
If you liked it. Fans of Flagpole Jitters tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Flagpole Jitters (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Flagpole Jitters change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Flagpole Jitters worth watching?
- Flagpole Jitters 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 Flagpole Jitters?
- Flagpole Jitters stars Shemp Howard, Larry Fine, Moe Howard, David Bond and Vernon Dent.
- When was Flagpole Jitters released?
- Flagpole Jitters was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 16 minutes.