Three bumbling stagehands, with minor roles in a major play, incur the wrath of the producer after a series of mishaps. They unwittingly let a renowned critic into the audience, then Shemp's mistake adds a pot holder to a cake prop. The actors, including the Stooges, are supposed to deliver a serious scene but end up spitting feathers, leading the critic to believe it's a clever satire, ultimately saving the boys from trouble.
Three Hams on Rye
Three bumbling stagehands, also minor actors, incur the wrath of a demanding producer by making a series of mishaps, including accidentally allowing a renowned critic to blend in with the audience and Shemp's careless addition of a pot holder to the set.