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No Census, No Feeling (1940): cast, story & where to watch

1940 · Film · ★ 6.3

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Released in 1940, No Census, No Feeling is a comedy film directed by Del Lord, running about 17 minutes. “Those madcap merchants of mirth score a laugh touchdown!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The stooges get jobs as census takers and wind up in a fancy mansion looking for people to survey. Moe and Larry are recruited to join a bridge game, while Curly adds Alum to the lemonade. The resulting concoction is consumed by everyone, resulting in puckered lips and shrunken clothes. The boys next try to take the census at a football stadium. They disguise themselves as players and wind up in the middle of the game. Curly runs off with the ball and all the other players in pursuit.

Who’s in it. No Census, No Feeling stars Curly Howard as Curly, Larry Fine as Larry, Moe Howard as Moe and Bruce Bennett as Football Player #20 (uncredited), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, No Census, No Feeling 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 No Census, No Feeling page.

If you liked it. Fans of No Census, No Feeling tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch No Census, No Feeling (1940)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for No Census, No Feeling change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is No Census, No Feeling worth watching?
No Census, No Feeling holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in No Census, No Feeling?
No Census, No Feeling stars Curly Howard, Larry Fine, Moe Howard, Bruce Bennett and Max Davidson.
When was No Census, No Feeling released?
No Census, No Feeling was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 17 minutes.