Spooks! 1953
“3 Times as Hilarious in 3-D!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 16 minutes
- Director
- Jules White
- Network
- Columbia Pictures
What is Spooks!?
Spooks! is a 1953 comedy film that runs for sixteen minutes and was released in the United States on June 15, 1953.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1953
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 16 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 15, 1953
- Studios
- Columbia Pictures
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.5/10
- Episode runtime
- ~16 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Columbia Pictures
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Spooks! is a 1953 comedy film that runs for sixteen minutes and was released in the United States on June 15, 1953. The production is marketed with the tagline three times as hilarious in 3-D. The plot follows a group of private detectives who are hired to locate a missing girl. To carry out their investigation, the men go undercover by disguising themselves as pie salesmen. Their search leads them into a mansion belonging to a mad scientist. While exploring the premises, the group encounters a variety of antagonists, including a gorilla. The story concludes with the detectives successfully finding and rescuing the girl they were hired to track down. The film is categorized as a comedy and is documented in the archives of The Movie Database. This production features the group known as the stooges as they navigate the dangerous environment of the scientist's home to complete their assignment. The film focuses on their efforts to navigate the mansion and overcome the various obstacles they face while attempting to locate the missing individual.
Should you watch it?
“Three bumbling private detectives infiltrate a mad scientist's mansion to rescue a missing girl.”
- Features the classic slapstick style of The Stooges
- Includes a high-stakes rescue mission in a mysterious mansion
- Showcases the 1953 3-D cinematic format
- The short 16-minute runtime may feel abrupt for viewers seeking a full-length feature
Watch it if you enjoy classic physical comedy and mid-century slapstick routines.
This is a fast-paced, lighthearted comedy short that maintains a silly and energetic tone throughout.
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Is Spooks! worth watching?
It is worth watching for fans of classic slapstick comedy and those interested in 1950s short film history.
How long does it take to watch?
The film has a total runtime of 16 minutes.
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