Saved By The Belle (1939) Link

: The "Maharaja" routine, where Moe says "Hello, doh!", appears here and was reused in several future Stooges films.

: Sentenced to a firing squad, they are momentarily spared when Rita arrives with the real plans. However, they are quickly recaptured and placed back in front of the firing squad. A massive earthquake allows them to escape in a truck filled with explosives.

: Production took place between December 12 and December 15, 1938. Saved by the Belle (1939)

: During the firing squad scene, Curly poses and tells Moe he wants to "send one home to Elaine." This was an ad-libbed reference to his then-wife, Elaine Ackerman .

: With the help of Señorita Rita (played by Carmen Laroux), a beautiful revolutionary, the trio escapes prison. They are tasked with delivering important military plans to the rebel leader. : The "Maharaja" routine, where Moe says "Hello, doh

(1939) is a Columbia Pictures comedy short starring The Three Stooges (Moe Howard, Larry Fine, and Curly Howard). Released on June 30, 1939, it was the 40th short subject featuring the trio. Plot Summary

: The film was directed by Charley Chase, a veteran comedian who died a year later. This was the final Three Stooges short he directed. A massive earthquake allows them to escape in

: Curly accidentally ignites the explosives by tossing a lit match into the back of the truck. The blast sends the Stooges flying, landing them on a horse that eventually throws them off. Production and Fun Facts