New News (1937)
Aa Columbia 2-reel comedy starring Tom Kennedy and Monty Collins in NEW NEWS (1937). Fans of the 3 Stooges will recognize the exact same plot and situations from their short CRASH GOES THE HASH (1944). Yes, this version came out BEFORE the Stooges version...so anyone that says these guys are ripping the Stooges off, they are wrong! Columbia made 526 slapstick two-reelers between 1933-1958...190 starred the Stooges...336 others starred a variety of comedians.
Director: Charles Lamont
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 18 min
Release Date: April 1, 1937
Cast
- Tom Kennedy - Tom Kennedy
- Bud Jamison - Blodgett, the Butler
- Clara Kimball Young - Mrs. Van Gage
- Stanley Blystone - Newspaper Editor
- Symona Boniface - Party Guest
- Lynton Brent - Reporter
- William Irving - Agency Man
- Jack 'Tiny' Lipson - Guard
- Harry Semels - Prince Albert
- Al Thompson - Agency Man
Screenplay
- Al Giebler (Screenplay)
- Elwood Ullman (Screenplay)
- Searle Kramer (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Dave Ragin
Editing: Charles Hochberg
Production: Columbia Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes, Fun Physical Comedy
Keywords
slapstick comedy
More Films by Director: Charles Lamont
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is New News about?
- Aa Columbia 2-reel comedy starring Tom Kennedy and Monty Collins in NEW NEWS (1937). Fans of the 3 Stooges will recognize the exact same plot and situations from their short CRASH GOES THE HASH (1944). Yes, this version came out BEFORE the Stooges version...so anyone that says these guys are ripping the Stooges off, they are wrong! Columbia made 526 slapstick two-reelers between 1933-1958...190 starred the Stooges...336 others starred a variety of comedians.
- Who directed New News?
- New News was directed by Charles Lamont.
- Who stars in New News?
- New News stars Tom Kennedy, Bud Jamison, Clara Kimball Young, Stanley Blystone, Symona Boniface, Lynton Brent.
- How long is New News?
- New News has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
- What genre is New News?
- New News is a Comedy film.
- Where was New News produced?
- New News was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of New News?
- The themes of New News include: Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes, Fun Physical Comedy.