---
title: "A Missed Fortune"
year: 1952
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/a-missed-fortune-1952"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 116548
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# A Missed Fortune (1952) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/a-missed-fortune-1952

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

A Missed Fortune is a 1952 short subject directed by Jules White and starring the American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges, consisting of Moe Howard, Larry Fine, and Shemp Howard. The short film was released in the United States on January 3, 1952. In the film, Shemp wins fifty thousand dollars in a radio contest, leading the stooges to move into the Hotel Costa Plente. While staying there, they live it up and wreck their fancy suite. While waiting for the prize money to arrive, the boys are pursued by three gold-digging dames who are after their winnings. However, when the check finally arrives, it is only for four dollars and eighty-five cents after tax deductions. The comedy short runs for seventeen minutes and features a full cast and crew directed by Jules White, highlighting the classic antics of the well-known comedy trio.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I watch A Missed Fortune?
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### Q: Is A Missed Fortune worth watching?
A Missed Fortune holds a community rating of 7.0/10. It offers engaging Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie A Missed Fortune and when was it released?
A Missed Fortune is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 1952.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [A Missed Fortune — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/116548)
- [A Missed Fortune - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Missed_Fortune)
- [A Missed Fortune (Short 1952) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0044909/fullcredits/)
- [A Missed Fortune (1952) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/116548-a-missed-fortune/cast)
- [A Missed Fortune (1952) - Full Cast and Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/a-missed-fortune/0PS4fa4fSnEBVuPsAGE085/credits/)

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