The Sitter Downers
1937, English. Directed by Del Lord.
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The stooges are suitors who go on a sit down strike when their prospective father-in-law refuses to consent the marriages. The strike wins them fame and they receive numerous gifts including a lot and a prefabricated house. They win the strike and get married, but the wives decree no honeymoon until the house is built. The boys have some problems with the construction, especially since Curly burned up the plans. The eventually finish the house, a monstrosity that collapses when one post is accidentally moved.
- Runtime
- 0h 16m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Del LordDirector
- Curly HowardCurly
- Larry FineLarry
- Moe HowardMoe
- June GittelsonFlora Bell (uncredited)
- Robert McKenzieJustice of the Peace (uncredited)
- James C. MortonMr. Bell (uncredited)
- Charles DoretyMan on Street (uncredited)
- Betty MackCora Bell (uncredited)
- Marcia HealyDora Bell (uncredited)
- Charles PhillipsMan on Street (uncredited)
- Bert YoungTruck Driver (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 26 November 1937
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ewart Adamson
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How long is The Sitter Downers?
The Sitter Downers runs 16 minutes (0h 16m).
Does The Sitter Downers have a post-credits scene?
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The Sitter Downers parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Sitter Downers is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Sitter Downers on?
The Sitter Downers isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Sitter Downers?
If you liked The Sitter Downers, try Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl, The Ladies Man, Jim Jefferies: Freedumb.
Who directed The Sitter Downers?
The Sitter Downers (1937) was directed by Del Lord and stars Curly Howard, Larry Fine, Moe Howard.