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Soup to Nuts (1930)

"Rube Goldberg's girly, goofy farce."

5.819301h 10mEN
ComedyRomance

Directed by Benjamin Stoloff

Rating

5.8/10

Runtime

1h 10m

Language

EN

Release

September 28, 1930

Director

Benjamin Stoloff

Overview

Mr. Schmidt's costume store is bankrupt because he spends his time on Rube Goldberg-style inventions; the creditors send a young manager who falls for Schmidt's niece Louise, but she'll have none of him. Schmidt's friends Ted, Queenie, and some goofy firemen try to help out; things come to a slapsti...

Cast

Ted Healy

Ted Healy

Ted 'Teddy'

Moe Howard

Moe Howard

Fireman

Larry Fine

Larry Fine

Fireman

Shemp Howard

Shemp Howard

Fireman

Charles Winninger

Charles Winninger

Otto Schmidt

Frances McCoy

Frances McCoy

Queenie

George Bickel

George Bickel

Gustav 'Gus' Klein

Lucile Browne

Lucile Browne

Louise - Otto's Niece

Stanley Smith

Stanley Smith

Richard Carlson

Hallam Cooley

Hallam Cooley

Mr. D. Quincy Throckmorton

Fred Sanborn

Fred Sanborn

Mute Fireman

Lois Moran

Lois Moran

Beauty

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Soup to Nuts (1930), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Mr. Schmidt's costume store is bankrupt because he spends his time on Rube Goldberg-style inventions; the creditors send a young manager who falls for Schmidt's niece Louise, but she'll have none of him. Schmidt's friends Ted, Queenie, and some goofy firemen try to help out; things come to a slapstick head when Louise needs rescuing from a fire.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Soup to Nuts. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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