Saved By The Belle (1939) Guide

: Instead of the plans, the Stooges mistakenly deliver a rolled-up calendar.

: 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.

: Señorita Rita (notable for appearing in Citizen Kane shortly before her death in 1942). LeRoy Mason : Singapore Joe Gino Corrado : General Casino Saved by the Belle (Short 1939) - IMDb 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 .

: The film was directed by Charley Chase, a veteran comedian who died a year later. This was the final Three Stooges short he directed. : Instead of the plans, the Stooges mistakenly

: 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

: The title is a play on the boxing idiom "saved by the bell," substituting "belle" in reference to the character Rita. Cast Members Moe Howard : Moe Larry Fine : Larry Curly Howard : Curly : Señorita Rita (notable for appearing in Citizen

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