Three Missing Links (1938) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

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1. 1

   Custodial duties at a Hollywood studio

   The Stooges start their day as janitorial staff at the prestigious Super Terrific Productions. They perform routine maintenance around the studio, sweeping and tidying as script readings and production activity bustle around them. Their mundane tasks quietly set the stage for the chaotic events to come.

   Where

   Hollywood studio

2. 2

   Chaos in Botswaddle's sanctum

   While evaluating scripts for Jilted in the Jungle, the trio's antics spark pandemonium inside B. O. Botswaddle's inner sanctum. The disruption disrupts the curator's focus and tests the studio's order. The moment foreshadows the unusual fate awaiting the brothers.

   Where

   B. O. Botswaddle's inner sanctum

3. 3

   Curly's chicken impersonation captivates Botswaddle

   Curly performs a wild impersonation resembling a chicken with its head cut off, drawing a surprised audience. Botswaddle recognizes a primal spark in Curly, hinting at a missing-link archetype. This odd talent suddenly propels the trio toward cinematic consideration.

   Where

   Botswaddle's office

4. 4

   Promotion to leading roles

   Botswaddle elevates Moe, Larry, and Curly from custodial obscurity to the forefront of the upcoming epic. The trio shifts from behind-the-scenes invisibility to visible potential in the eyes of the studio. They brace for a new, more demanding chapter in their careers.

   Where

   Hollywood studio

5. 5

   Journey to Africa begins

   Accompanied by Moe and Larry, Curly embarks on a cinematic journey to Africa to shoot Jilted in the Jungle. The move takes them from the studio lot to real jungle landscapes, introducing genuine danger and wonder into their adventure. The trip marks a dramatic shift from fake sets to real perilous terrain.

   Where

   Africa

6. 6

   Camp setup in the jungle

   They set up camp amid the lush jungle backdrop as part of the production's logistics. Equipment is unpacked, scenes are planned, and the crew negotiates the challenges of shooting off a conventional set. The environment is exciting but unpredictable.

   Where

   African jungle camp

7. 7

   Love candy purchases to woo Mirabel Mirabel

   Curly buys 'love candy' from a purveyor of unconventional remedies to captivate Mirabel Mirabel, the leading lady. The purchase signals Curly's willingness to go to whimsical extremes for affection. The moment adds a zany, romantic thread to the jungle production.

   When

   night

   Where

   jungle camp vendor

8. 8

   Nighttime lion intrusion

   A curious lion wanders into the encampment at night, prompting a rapid retreat by the Stooges. The encounter underscores the dangers of the jungle and tests their nerve. It sets a tone of unpredictable wildlife interference for the shoot.

   When

   night

   Where

   African jungle camp

9. 9

   Simian costume clashes with a real gorilla

   The following day, Curly, in a scene requiring a simian costume, comes face to face with a real jungle gorilla. The surprise confrontation disrupts the film set and forces a hasty retreat by the crew. The line between fiction and danger blurs in slapstick fashion.

   When

   the following day

   Where

   jungle film set

10. 10

    Love candy takes effect

    In a misguided attempt to pacify the agitated gorilla, Curly swallows the love candy and suddenly falls for the creature. The absurd romance adds another layer of chaos to the production. His infatuation ignites a humorous, impractical pursuit.

    Where

    jungle set

11. 11

    Curly's zealous pursuit of the gorilla

    Driven by an improbable affection, Curly embarks on a zealous chase of his gorilla beloved. Moe and Larry scramble to keep the production on track while managing the escalating misadventure. The chase becomes the dominant comic storyline on set.

    Where

    African jungle

12. 12

    Rising stardom despite chaos

    Even amid chaos, Botswaddle confirms Curly's primal archetype and elevates the trio's status in cinema. The jungle escapade becomes a catalyst for their notoriety rather than a conventional success. The team consolidates their place in showbusiness while continuing their misadventures.

    Where

    Hollywood studio