Who Done It? (1949 film)
Who Done It? is a 1949 short subject directed by Edward Bernds starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges (Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Shemp Howard). It is the 114th entry in the series released by Columbia Pictures starring the comedians, who released 190 shorts for the studio between 1934 and 1959.
Who Done It?
Edward Bernds
- March 3, 1949 (U.S.)
16:44
United States
English
Plot[edit]
The Stooges are private investigators at the Alert Detective Agency, responding to a summons from the affluent Mr. Goodrich. Mr. Goodrich apprises them of the malevolent activities perpetrated by the Phantom Gang, a maleficent organization implicated in the murder of prominent socialites and opulent individuals, with Mr. Goodrich himself slated as their next victim.
Upon their arrival, the Stooges find Mr. Goodrich incapacitated and confined, with his complicit butler, who is revealed to be a member of the Phantom Gang, receiving them. Furthermore, Mr. Goodrich's niece, a member of the gang, endeavors to ensnare Shemp, culminating in an attempt to administer poison. Subsequently, the Stooges find themselves pursued by Nikko, a formidable henchman of imposing stature, throughout the premises of Mr. Goodrich.
Following a confrontation wherein Shemp incapacitates Nikko, the unconscious Mr. Goodrich unwittingly discloses the machinations of the Phantom Gang. A melee ensues amidst the darkness, resulting in the apprehension of the malefactors by the Stooges. Shemp ultimately concludes the encounter by inadvertently rendering himself, Moe, Mr. Goodrich, and Larry unconscious, subsequent to his successful neutralization of the Phantom Gang utilizing a fireplace shovel.