A Hit with a Miss
1945, English. Directed by Jules White.
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.
- Runtime
- 0h 16m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Jules WhiteDirector
- Shemp HowardRameses - Prizefighter
- Charley RogersProfessor Periwinkle (as Charles Rogers)
- Robert B. WilliamsJonesy
- Marilyn JohnsonRameses' Fiancee
- Heinie ConklinReferee (uncredited)
- Lew DavisRing Announcer (uncredited)
- Larry FineProfessor Periwinkle (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Arthur HousmanFight Timekeeper (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Johnny KascierKilduff's Trainer in Ring (uncredited)
- Sam LufkinSpectator (uncredited)
- Frank MillsSpectator (uncredited)
- Joe PalmaKiller Kilduff (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 13 December 1945
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Larry Fine, Curly Howard, Jack White
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A Hit with a Miss: quick answers
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How long is A Hit with a Miss?
A Hit with a Miss runs 16 minutes (0h 16m).
Does A Hit with a Miss have a post-credits scene?
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A Hit with a Miss parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Hit with a Miss is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Hit with a Miss on?
A Hit with a Miss isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 13 December 1945. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Hit with a Miss?
If you liked A Hit with a Miss, try Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill, Adventures in Public School, Jim Jefferies: Freedumb.
Who directed A Hit with a Miss?
A Hit with a Miss (1945) was directed by Jules White and stars Shemp Howard, Charley Rogers, Robert B. Williams.