Back from the Front (1943)

Cast

• Curly Howard - Curly
• Larry Fine - Larry
• Moe Howard - Moe
• Stanley Blystone - Herr Capitan (uncredited)
• Vernon Dent - Lt. Dungen (uncredited)
• Bud Jamison - Petty Officer (uncredited)
• Adele Mara - Dizzy (uncredited)
• Al Thompson - German Officer / German Sailor (uncredited)
• Tom Coleman - Military officer (uncredited)
• Jack 'Tiny' Lipson - Huge German Sailor (uncredited)

Screenplay

• Jack White
• Ewart Adamson

Keywords

espionage, war ship, world war ii, nazi spy, merchant marine, short film, torpedoed ship, hitler parody

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Back from the Front about?

The Stooges join the war effort by enlisting at Merchant Marines. While aboard, they have a brief run-in with (a secret German Nazi officer) Lt. Dungen (Vernon Dent), and then mistake a torpedo for a beached whale. Moe says they have to kill it, and it promptly explodes. After being lost at sea for several days, they come across the SS Schicklgruber and climb aboard. Now with fully grown beards, they come across Lt. Dungen again, who does not recognize them. After realizing they are on a German war ship they eventually overtake the crew and toss them overboard.

Who directed Back from the Front?

Back from the Front was directed by Jules White.

Who stars in Back from the Front?

Back from the Front stars Curly Howard, Larry Fine, Moe Howard, Stanley Blystone, Vernon Dent, Bud Jamison.

How long is Back from the Front?

Back from the Front has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).

What genre is Back from the Front?

Back from the Front is a Comedy, War film.

Where was Back from the Front produced?

Back from the Front was produced in United States of America.