G.I. Wanna Home
Columbia Pictures tagged Moe and Larry's names incorrectly on this one-sheet for G.I. Wanna Home.
Directed by	Jules White
Written by	Felix Adler
Produced by	Jules White
Starring	Moe Howard Larry Fine Curly Howard Judy Malcolm Ethelreda Leopold Doris Houck Symona Boniface Al Thompson
Cinematography	George F. Kelley
Edited by	Edwin H. Bryant
Distributed by	Columbia Pictures
Release date	September 5, 1946 (1946-09-05) (U.S.)
Running time	15:54
Country	United States
Language	English

G.I. Wanna Home is a 1946 short subject directed by Jules White starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges ( Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Curly Howard). It is the 94th entry in the series released by Columbia Pictures starring the comedians, who released 190 shorts for the studio between 1934 and 1959.

Plot

Following their discharge from military service at the conclusion of World War II, the Stooges return home with aspirations of marrying their respective fiancées. However, their plans are thwarted as they find themselves without accommodation or financial resources.

The trio embarks on a futile search for lodging, encountering numerous setbacks before reluctantly settling for makeshift quarters in an open lot. Their attempts at domesticity are marred by a series of comedic mishaps, including Curly's misguided use of a lawnmower as a vacuum cleaner, resulting in a chaotic explosion of debris.

Further complications arise when the Stooges' endeavors to retrieve eggs from a bird's nest lead to inadvertent destruction, and a hapless struggle with a rifle culminates in the accidental procurement of bird meat. Their culinary efforts are further complicated by the intrusion of a mischievous parrot, which adds to their woes.

Subsequently, the trio endeavors to construct a rudimentary dwelling with their limited resources, culminating in the creation of a diminutive apartment comprising cramped living quarters, a compact kitchen, and a modest sleeping area furnished with bunk beds. Despite their ineptitude, the Stooges persevere in their attempts to establish a semblance of domesticity amidst the chaos.

Cast

Credited

• Moe Howard as Moe
• Larry Fine as Larry
• Curly Howard as Curly
• Judy Malcolm as Tessie
• Ethelreda Leopold as Jessie
• Doris Houck as Bessie

Uncredited

• Symona Boniface as Landlady
• Al Thompson as Hobo
• Richard Kening as Landlord
• William Gordon as Man on tractor
• Jerry Kingstone as Cop (deleted scenes)
• Dee Smith as Housewife (deleted scenes)

Production notes

G.I. Wanna Home is often inadvertently referred to as 'G.I. Wanna Go Home.' ^[1] In the scene where the eggs fall from the tree on Moe’s face, faint laughter can be heard apparently from a production member.

Curly's illness

G.I. Wanna Home was filmed on March 22–26, 1946, ^[2] near the end of Curly Howard's career. The 42-year-old comedian had suffered a series of minor strokes several months prior to filming, and his performances had been unpredictable. By the time of G.I. Wanna Home, he had lost a considerable amount of weight, and lines had creased his baby face. While director Edward Bernds devised ways to cover his illness, Jules White simply shifted the action towards Larry. The scene where Larry climbs the tree to grab eggs from a bird's nest would normally have revolved around Curly climbing up the tree. In addition, Curly could no longer ad lib for the camera as in previous instances. His scene where he cleans potatoes is sluggish and lethargic. Films like Playing the Ponies, An Ache in Every Stake, Sock-a-Bye Baby, and I Can Hardly Wait are finer examples of Curly preparing food and creating comedy genius with little effort. ^[3]

References

External links

• G.I. Wanna Home at IMDb
• G.I. Wanna Home at AllMovie
• G.I. Wanna Home at threestooges.net