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Fling in the Ring

Fling in the Ring

Fling in the Ring is a 1955 short subject directed by Jules White starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges (Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Shemp Howard). It is the 159th entry in the series released by Columbia Pictures starring the comedians, who released 190 shorts for the studio between 1934 and 1959.

Plot

The Stooges serve as trainers for pugilist Chopper Kane, under the employ of their employer, Big Mike, a notorious and unscrupulous figure within the realm of boxing and organized crime. Despite their allegiance to Chopper, Big Mike duplicitously wagers on Chopper's adversary, Gorilla Watson, setting the stage for a contentious scenario. Subsequently, Big Mike coerces the Stooges into ensuring Chopper's defeat, threatening dire consequences if they fail to comply.

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    author
    director Jules White
    editor Robert B. Hoover
    genre comedy
    keywords box organized crime stooge
    producer Jules White
    publisher Columbia Pictures
    theme short slapstick