Flying Saucer Daffy

Flying Saucer Daffy

Year: 1958

Runtime: 17 mins

Language: English

Director: Jules White

Comedy

The Stooges scheme to profit from a fake UFO photo. Joe mistakenly snaps a paper plate, which Moe and Larry pass off as an authentic flying saucer to a magazine, winning a large prize. When the hoax is exposed, they’re arrested. Later Joe captures a real spaceship, gaining fame and fortune, while Moe and Larry end up in a sanitarium.

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Timeline & Setting – Flying Saucer Daffy (1958)

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Location

Aunt's house, Camping site, Outdoor wilderness

Most of the story unfolds inside the aunt's residence where Joe is kept under her guardianship, and then on a camping trip that becomes the turning point of the plot. The action shifts between the cramped domestic space and the open, untamed outdoors. The setting contrasts manipulated domestic life with the wonder of the natural world, culminating in a public celebration after Joe's discovery.

🏠 Family Home 🏕 Campground 🗺 Outdoors

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Main Characters – Flying Saucer Daffy (1958)

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Joe (Joe Besser)

The conscientious younger member who is exploited by his aunt and cousins but remains steadfast in his integrity. He unexpectedly photographs real aliens during a camping trip, and uses the evidence to challenge the hoax. When challenged by his relatives, he defends himself and is ultimately celebrated as a national hero.

📷 Photographer 🧭 Honest 🛡️ Courageous

Moe (Moe Howard)

One of the indolent cousins who orchestrates the UFO hoax for personal gain. He is domineering and quick to anger, but his scheme collapses under governmental scrutiny. The consequences force him to confront the cost of deceit.

💰 Greedy 🧠 Cunning 😂 Comic

Larry (Larry Fine)

The other cousin who participates in the hoax and shares the pursuit of easy money. After the hoax is exposed, he faces probation and eventual institutionalization. His actions, though comedic, drive the plot toward a moral reckoning.

💰 Greedy 🧠 Cunning 😂 Comic

Mother (Gail Bonney)

The aunt figure who exiles Joe after Moe and Larry are arrested. She embodies firm authority and protective instincts, shaping the family dynamics and the consequences of deceit.

🏠 Protective 😡 Short-tempered 💗 Caring

Mr. Barton (Emil Sitka)

President of 'Facts and Figures' Magazine; an authority figure who debunks the UFO hoax and oversees the government's response. He represents rational investigation and institutional power.

🗞️ Authority 🧠 Investigative 🕴️ Bureaucrat

Man at Party (Billy Engle)

A minor party guest who appears in a supporting capacity. His presence underscores the social setting of the film and provides a light, comic interlude.

👤 Partygoer 😂 Silly 🗒️ Supporting

Tyrin (Bek Nelson)

Alien from Planet Zircon who is part of the genuine extraterrestrial visit. Tyrin represents the unknown and the wonder of interstellar contact.

👽 Alien 🧭 Scout 🛡️ Loyal

Elektra (Diana Darrin)

Alien companion who accompanies Joe in the encounter with genuine extraterrestrials. Elektra adds a sense of mystery and otherworldly presence to the visit.

👽 Alien 💫 Otherworldly 🗣️ Charismatic

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Major Themes – Flying Saucer Daffy (1958)

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👽 Alien Contact

Joe's real encounter with aliens contrasts with the counterfeit fame engineered by Moe and Larry. The theme explores the value of genuine discovery over hoaxes and sensationalism. It questions truth in a world where media can manufacture moments, and shows how authentic extraterrestrial contact reframes a personal quest as a moment of interplanetary significance.

🏠 Family Ethics

The film pits greed and manipulation by the cousins against Joe's honesty and resilience within the family unit. It examines how familial bonds can be exploited for profit, and how moral choices are tested under pressure. The aunt's authority and Joe's stand against deception emphasize integrity over convenience.

🏅 Hero's Rise

Joe's perseverance leads to a dramatic reversal of fortune, culminating in a ticker-tape parade. The theme celebrates courage, self-reliance, and the reward of doing the right thing in the face of skepticism. It contrasts his authentic achievement with Moe and Larry's downfall, reinforcing the idea that integrity wins public recognition.

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