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Waiting in the Lurch

  • 1949
  • Approved
  • 16m
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6.3/10
47
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Waiting in the Lurch (1949)
ComedyShort

Joe's fiance doesn't like his obsession for chasing fire engines.Joe's fiance doesn't like his obsession for chasing fire engines.Joe's fiance doesn't like his obsession for chasing fire engines.

  • Director
    • Edward Bernds
  • Writer
    • Elwood Ullman
  • Stars
    • Joe Besser
    • Christine McIntyre
    • Vernon Dent
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    47
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Edward Bernds
    • Writer
      • Elwood Ullman
    • Stars
      • Joe Besser
      • Christine McIntyre
      • Vernon Dent
    • 3User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Joe Besser
    Joe Besser
    • Eric Loudermilk Potts
    Christine McIntyre
    Christine McIntyre
    • Mae Knott
    Vernon Dent
    Vernon Dent
    • J. Peabody Knott
    Rodney Bell
    • Wilber Slemons
    James Logan
    • Simmons
    Hans Schumm
    Hans Schumm
    • Dr. Emil Gesundheit
    • (as Andre Pola)
    Stanley Blystone
    Stanley Blystone
    • Fire Chief
    Symona Boniface
    Symona Boniface
    • Wedding Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Chuck Hamilton
    Chuck Hamilton
    • Detective
    • (uncredited)
    Kenner G. Kemp
    Kenner G. Kemp
    • Wedding Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Judy Malcolm
    • Wedding Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Joe Palma
    • Detective
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Edward Bernds
    • Writer
      • Elwood Ullman
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    • Trivia
      The citation for "No. 1 Fire Kibitzer" is signed by Fire Chief Hugh McCollum (the producer of this short) and Mayor Chas. Clague (the art director).
    • Connections
      Remade as The Fire Chaser (1954)

    User reviews3

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    6/10

    More Charming Compared to Besser's Other Solo Outings

    This was the only Joe Besser solo short directed by Edward Bernds and it adds a lot of charm than the subsequent ones produced and directed by Jules White. The characters are likable and the plot is pretty unique for a typical Columbia comedy.

    Joe plays a man obsessed with chasing fire engines and it puts a strain on his relationship with a beautiful woman.
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    • Release date
      • September 8, 1949 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Left in the Lurch
    • Production company
      • Columbia Pictures
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    • Runtime
      16 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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