Saved By The Belle (1939) Apr 2026

: Sentenced to a firing squad, they are momentarily spared when Rita arrives with the real plans. However, they are quickly recaptured and placed back in front of the firing squad. A massive earthquake allows them to escape in a truck filled with explosives.

: During the firing squad scene, Curly poses and tells Moe he wants to "send one home to Elaine." This was an ad-libbed reference to his then-wife, Elaine Ackerman . Saved by the Belle (1939)

: The film was directed by Charley Chase, a veteran comedian who died a year later. This was the final Three Stooges short he directed. : Sentenced to a firing squad, they are

: Curly accidentally ignites the explosives by tossing a lit match into the back of the truck. The blast sends the Stooges flying, landing them on a horse that eventually throws them off. Production and Fun Facts : During the firing squad scene, Curly poses

: Señorita Rita (notable for appearing in Citizen Kane shortly before her death in 1942). LeRoy Mason : Singapore Joe Gino Corrado : General Casino Saved by the Belle (Short 1939) - IMDb

: With the help of Señorita Rita (played by Carmen Laroux), a beautiful revolutionary, the trio escapes prison. They are tasked with delivering important military plans to the rebel leader.

(1939) is a Columbia Pictures comedy short starring The Three Stooges (Moe Howard, Larry Fine, and Curly Howard). Released on June 30, 1939, it was the 40th short subject featuring the trio. Plot Summary