Rhythm and Weep

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Rhythm and Weep
Directed by	Jules White
Produced by	Jules White
Written by	Felix Adler
Starring	Moe Howard Larry Fine Curly Howard Nita Bieber Ruth Godfrey Jack Norton Gloria Patrice
Distributed by	Columbia Pictures
Release date(s)	1946
Running time	17 min
Country	USA
Language	English
Preceded by	G.I. Wanna Home (1946)
Followed by	Three Little Pirates (1946)
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Rhythm and Weep (1946) is a Three Stooges short film. It features the familiar lineup of Moe Howard, Larry Fine, and Curly Howard.

[edit] Plot

The Stooges play the roles of unsuccesful actors who have decided to end it all by jumping off a skyscraper. On top of the building, they discover three girls with an unsuccesful dancing act who have also decided to jump. The Stooges fall in love with the girls and decide not to kill themselves. On their way down from the top of the skyscraper, they meet a millionaire who is looking for a talented act. He promises them a significant amount of money if they are good. Their act is a success with the millionaire, and it looks like everything will end happily . . . until the devestating revelation at the end!

[edit] Trivia

This short was the debut of Stooge supporting actress Ruth Godfrey (White), daughter-in-law of director Jules White.
Apparently, Curly was so ill by this time, that he could no longer remember his lines. Moe had to say Curly's lines and then Curly repeating them would be filmed. His performance is notably weak due to his poor health.
One of the few times that the fourth wall is broken. During their time on the ledge, Larry hugs his girl, and says to the audience: "This I like. And I get paid for it, too."