Crime on Their Hands

Employed as janitors within a newspaper establishment, the Stooges chance upon a significant journalistic opportunity upon discovering the theft of the priceless Punjab diamond from a local museum, orchestrated by the malevolent antagonist Dapper Malone. Motivated by aspirations of transitioning into authentic reporters, the trio embarks on a quest to locate Dapper, masquerading convincingly as law enforcement officers within Squid McGuffy's cafe. During their investigative pursuit, the Stooges encounter Dapper's accomplice, Bee, who hastily conceals the stolen gem within a bowl of mints. Unwilling to depart without apprehending Dapper, the Stooges prolong their presence, leading to a misadventure wherein Shemp ingests the diamond alongside confectionery mints. The subsequent revelation of the Stooges' true identities prompts Bee to summon Dapper and his enforcer, Muscles, in a frenzied attempt to extract the gem from Shemp. Dapper resorts to performing impromptu surgery on Shemp to retrieve the diamond, while Moe and Larry are locked in a closet. They find a toolkit, which allows them to free themselves, but they end up encountering a gorilla named Harold. In the ensuing chaos, Harold incapacitates Dapper and Muscles. The gorilla then unexpectedly befriends Shemp and helps recover the precious diamond. ==Cast==