
Hokus Pokus
1949-05-05 · 17 min · ★ 6.9
The Stooges are taking care of their invalid friend Mary who is confined to wheelchair.
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- Directors
- Jules White
- Production companies
- Columbia Pictures
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- Status
- Released
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Shemp HowardShemp
Moe HowardMoe
Larry FineLarry
Vernon DentInsurance Adjuster
Mary AinsleeMary
Jimmy LloydCliff
David BondSvengarlic (uncredited)
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