"Quiz Whizz" is a latter-day Three Stooges short starring Joe Besser, Moe Howard, and Larry Fine, and while it might be a lot of fun to watch, it just doesn't provide much laughter. The convoluted plot has the boys in search of a swindler (Milton Frome), and for reasons that are not clear, the Stooges end up masquerading as children to be adopted by a villainous millionaire (Gene Roth). I've heard it said that the sissyish Joe Besser is hilarious during his lengthy cigar-eating scene, and I wish I could agree. The only moment in this film that I find amusing is Moe's loud reaction to Joe's smog bag investment, but it then leads into a very inappropriate sequence in which Moe actually attempts to murder Joe with a gun! In addition, the knife-throwing climax is very unrealistic. Anyhow, the Stooges appear to be doing their best with what they are given to do, and in spite of their ages, they effectively behave like children. Also, do not ignore the small but colorful list of supporting players who appear in "Quiz Whizz".
Review of Quiz Whizz
