A Hit with a Miss (1945)
It's a laugh-loaded winner!
Shemp Howard is a prizefighter in this Columbia All-Star Comedy who has a complex that leaves him a coward and unable to fight unless he hears "Pop Goes the Weasel." He hears it enough here, from various and outlandish sources, to eventually win his championship match.
Director: Jules White
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 16 min
Release Date: December 13, 1945
Cast
- Shemp Howard - Rameses - Prizefighter
- Charley Rogers - Professor Periwinkle (as Charles Rogers)
- Robert B. Williams - Jonesy
- Marilyn Johnson - Rameses' Fiancee
- Heinie Conklin - Referee (uncredited)
- Lew Davis - Ring Announcer (uncredited)
- Larry Fine - Professor Periwinkle (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Arthur Housman - Fight Timekeeper (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Johnny Kascier - Kilduff's Trainer in Ring (uncredited)
- Sam Lufkin - Spectator (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Larry Fine (Story)
- Curly Howard (Story)
- Moe Howard (Story)
- Jack White (Screenplay)
Production: Columbia Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Jules White
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Hit with a Miss about?
- Shemp Howard is a prizefighter in this Columbia All-Star Comedy who has a complex that leaves him a coward and unable to fight unless he hears "Pop Goes the Weasel." He hears it enough here, from various and outlandish sources, to eventually win his championship match.
- Who directed A Hit with a Miss?
- A Hit with a Miss was directed by Jules White.
- Who stars in A Hit with a Miss?
- A Hit with a Miss stars Shemp Howard, Charley Rogers, Robert B. Williams, Marilyn Johnson, Heinie Conklin, Lew Davis.
- How long is A Hit with a Miss?
- A Hit with a Miss has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).
- What genre is A Hit with a Miss?
- A Hit with a Miss is a Comedy film.
- Where was A Hit with a Miss produced?
- A Hit with a Miss was produced in United States of America.