Termites of 1938 (1938) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

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1. 1

   Muriel plans to attend the dinner

   A high-society woman named Muriel faces the prospect of attending an elite dinner alone after her husband Arthur leaves for a fishing trip. She recognizes that she needs a companion to fit in with the host's circle. Her plan is to hire help from the Acme Escort Service, setting the evening's arrangements in motion.

   When

   Before dinner (evening)

   Where

   Muriel's home

2. 2

   Miscommunication to Acme services

   Muriel's maid mistakenly contacts Acme Exterminator Co. instead of the intended escort service, creating a comic mix-up. The wrong company believes they are taking on a pest-control gig and is pulled into the plan. The tension rises as the real dinner party looms.

   When

   Before dinner

   Where

   Muriel's home

3. 3

   Stooges accept the odd assignment

   The Stooges, absorbed in new methods for rodent eradication, accidentally accept the commission, unaware of its true nature. Dressed in formal attire, they assume their role is to purge vermin from the premises. They prepare to present themselves at the host's residence.

   When

   Evening

   Where

   Acme Exterminator Co.

4. 4

   Stooges arrive at the mansion

   The Stooges arrive at the opulent house amid a gathering of distinguished guests, still convinced they are there to perform pest control. They misinterpret the scene as a routine service call. The host and guests exchange confused glances as the outsiders enter in formal dress.

   When

   Evening, upon arrival

   Where

   Opulent residence

5. 5

   Guests confront the odd cleaners

   Muriel and the guests are startled when the Stooges begin their so-called cleaning duties, misreading etiquette and decorum. The atmosphere shifts from polished to uneasy as the situation unfolds. Muriel worries about the impression she will leave.

   When

   At seating / dinner starting

   Where

   Dining room

6. 6

   Banquet turns into a spectacle

   After the meal, as musical accompaniment fills the room, the Stooges decide to perform. They treat the dinner like a stage, improvising antics that clash with the formal occasion. The guests' amusement or exasperation grows as the performance continues.

   When

   After the main course, during the musical interlude

   Where

   Dining hall

7. 7

   Saw incident and rodent release

   During their antics, the Stooges wield a saw, accidentally triggering chaos and releasing rodents into the room. The guests recoil as vermin scatter and structural elements tremble beneath the commotion. What began as a farce spirals into a crisis.

   When

   Mid-performance

   Where

   Dining hall

8. 8

   Misguided pest-control escalates damage

   Realizing they are supposed to be cleaning up pests, the Stooges persist in their misguided mission, causing further damage to the mansion. Their bumbling efforts collide with chandeliers, furniture, and walls, worsening the situation. Muriel is injured in the upheaval.

   When

   During attempt to fix the mess

   Where

   Interior of mansion

9. 9

   Arthur returns with a gopher bomb

   Arthur returns home to confront the chaos, wielding a gopher bomb, and steps into the scene to restore order. He confronts the intruders as the party farce threatens to explode into scandal. The tension in the room mounts as accusations fly.

   When

   Right after the meal

   Where

   Muriel's residence / foyer

10. 10

    Stooges flee by car

    The Stooges hurry to flee in their automobile, scrambling to escape before anyone can stop them. They move frantically along the driveway, trying to get away from the mounting chaos. The guests watch in astonishment as the situation spirals outward.

    When

    Immediately as they attempt to depart

    Where

    Driveway

11. 11

    Gopher bomb enters the vehicle

    A gopher bomb, carried by Arthur, ends up finding its way into the Stooge's vehicle just as they are about to board. The device ignites, triggering a chaotic dispersion as the car becomes a stage for pratfalls. The escape turns into a wild exit full of misfires and panic.

    When

    Moment of boarding the car

    Where

    Driveway / outside car

12. 12

    Chaotic dispersal and aftermath

    The blast of chaos leaves the party in turmoil, with Muriel and the guests reeling from the havoc. The Stooges, now scattered, manage a disheveled retreat as the host contends with the damage and fallout. The dinner party ends not with elegance, but with embarrassment and uproar.

    When

    End of sequence

    Where

    Front of the house / yard