The Three Wise Guys is a 1936 American drama film directed by George B. Seitz, written by Elmer Harris and Damon Runyon, and starring Robert Young, Betty Furness, Raymond Walburn, Thurston Hall, Bruce Cabot and Donald Meek. It was released on May 15, 1936, by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. It is based on a short story of the same name, published by Damon Runyon in 1933.

Plot

On Christmas Day, railroad tycoon Hatcher prefers work over celebration, while his son Joe enjoys having fun. During the trip, Joe meets Clarabelle Brooks, who faints due to hunger. A doctor revives her, and fellow passenger Blackie Swanson raises money for her. Clarabelle, secretly working with con-men Doc and Blackie, plans to entrap Joe in a breach of promise suit. Joe falls in love with Clarabelle and helps her get a modeling job, but his father disapproves. Meanwhile, Blackie grows jealous of their relationship.