A Plumbing We Will Go (1940) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

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1. 1

   Destitute Stooges on the edge of the law

   The Stooges are depicted as destitute vagrants who survive by begging and petty theft. They skulk through the city, engaging in minor larcenous schemes to keep themselves afloat.

2. 2

   Brought to trial for chicken theft

   The trio is arrested and taken to court on charges of chicken theft. The courtroom scenes set up their criminal misadventures and foreshadow their dubious future.

   When

   Trial day

   Where

   Courtroom

3. 3

   Acquitted by the judge

   The judge clears them of the charges, sparing them from jail. They walk out with a mix of relief and mischief, ready for their next caper.

   When

   After trial

   Where

   Courtroom

4. 4

   Attempt to steal a live fish

   Fresh from the acquittal, they set their sights on a live fish from a pet store aquarium. They hatch a plan to pilfer the showcase specimen, only to be interrupted by Officer Kelly.

   Where

   Pet store

5. 5

   Officer Kelly initiates a pursuit

   Officer Kelly intervenes, triggering a chase that drives the Stooges to flee through the streets. The pursuit showcases their bumbling improvisation and comic timing.

   Where

   City streets

6. 6

   Disguises as plumbers to dodge jail

   To avoid incarceration, the Stooges adopt plumber disguises and blend into the world of household repairs. The ruse buys them time, but exposes them to new hazards.

   Where

   Various locations

7. 7

   Take a job in a wealthy home

   They secure a position as plumbers in a luxurious residence, hoping for an easy grift and a clean escape from the law. Their incompetence foreshadows the chaos to come.

   Where

   Wealthy mansion

8. 8

   Destruction of the plumbing system

   The trio's clumsy work breaks the mansion's entire plumbing infrastructure. Pipes burst, leaks flood rooms, and the house becomes a maze of chaos.

   Where

   Mansion

9. 9

   Curly's pipe maze traps him

   Curly, trying to fix a supposed bathroom leak, constructs an elaborate network of pipes that entangles him. He becomes ensnared in his own overcomplicated repairs as water streams everywhere.

   Where

   Mansion bathroom

10. 10

    Larry digs for the water shut-off valve

    Larry frantically digs up the front lawn in a misguided search for the water shut-off valve, disturbing the grounds and adding to the homeowner's woes.

    Where

    Front lawn

11. 11

    Electrical-water catastrophe

    Moe and Curly connect a water pipe with an electrical conduit, causing water to flood every appliance in the mansion. The chef and other residents struggle to cope with the shock and chaos.

    Where

    Mansion wiring/utility area

12. 12

    Niagara Falls on TV triggers deluge

    The hostess suggests watching Niagara Falls on her new television, and a deluge erupts as the falls are shown onscreen, soaking everyone in the room. The gag blends spectacle with the ongoing plumbing fiasco.

    Where

    Mansion living room

13. 13

    The homeowner is the acquitting judge

    The homeowner returns to reveal he is the judge who acquitted them, turning the Stooges' home improvement expedition into a sticking point with serious consequences. They realize their luck has run out.

    Where

    Mansion interior

14. 14

    The escape begins

    Realizing the jig is up, the Stooges hurry to flee, trying to leave the scene before angry witnesses and the law close in. They panic, ignoring the chaos they've caused in their wake.

    Where

    Mansion and grounds

15. 15

    Chase ends with the Professor Marvel box in sight

    The pursuit escalates as the judge, his butler, Officer Kelly, and the entire police force on motorcycles close in. The Stooges improvise a last-ditch escape, with a nod to the Professor Marvel magic box as a prop in their antics.

    Where

    City streets