Larry Fine's TRAGIC Accident Is Something YOU MUST Hear about as A Three Stooges Fan!

[@jenlemon4294]

His parents did a great job of handling this difficult situation. Very interesting background about Larry you presented to us, Rick. You always find such fascinating information to share!

[@ricknineg]

Thanks a bunch!

[@GOTHROCK62]

I never knew anything about the accident with the acid ... thanks for sharing the story of Larry's violin 🎻

[@kathygoodman6159]

Wow, I never knew this. His parents were really genius to have thought of the violin lessons. It's amazing to me that people can think of these ideas. Really brilliant.

[@tammyevans7333]

My goodness, never knew this, glad he went on and accomplished all that hhe gave to us!

[@JamesRestin]

The episodes that contains Larry's violin and with him playing it of course, were always some of my very favorite. In my youth, I didn't enjoy watching the episodes without Curly. As I got older, I enjoyed watching the episodes with Shemp. All of the Stooges were so incredibly talented and important to comedy.

[@debbieschultz9768]

I never knew about this. In regards to your question the father absolutely did the right thing. If he had drank this, being so long ago it would have killed him. The acid would have burned everything, the throat the esophagus and everything it touched going down his throat. He saved Larry’s life. ❤️

[@BeckVMH]

Love the backstory and good his father was nearby to respond quickly. Stating the obvious and still current, but a somber reminder to keep dangerous materials out of kids reach. Glad all turned out okay.

[@jlex1049]

A hundred + years ago, folks didn't always have common sense.

[@SandMProductions]

Larry's violin was an asset towards his talent

[@visitandolosclasicos]

I didnt knew larry's violin played a good part in him getting a spot as a stooge. Great video ty !!!

[@Susie_Floozie]

Wow, hearing of Larry's accident reminds me of Gracie Allen, who also suffered a similarly harrowing childhood event. Little Gracie pulled a pot of boiling water off the stove that left her with scars on her shoulder and arm. She had to content herself with 3/4-length sleeves and bemoaned the fact she could never wear a strapless gown.

[@RichardRitenour0522]

Such a scary moment in Larry and his father's life, definitely something I didn't know. But without his father being aware at that specific moment there would be no Louis Fineman and no Three Stooges so thank Heaven for him! Keep digging Rick, amazing knowledge, thanks!

[@mntryjoseph1961]

I've been to all 6 stooges gravesites! Loved watching them growing up. Larry's violin playing is awesome!

[@tubewatcher423]

I knew about Larry's violin and that he was a great musician. However, I never knew about the accident with the acid. It's amazing how a tragedy can turn into a gateway to a new life. Thank you for sharing this.

[@Jared_Wignall]

I remember hearing about the accident and that’s what lead Larry to playing the violin. It’s an interesting story, of course it’s also very unfortunate, but the way his dad thought so fast on his feet is amazing. Thank you for the video Rick, keep up the great work!

[@daveogarf]

(*led)

[@m1greg125]

Never knew about this little back story. Today the parent would be up on child endangerment charges if something like this happened but accidents like that were common back then. Sounds like Larry's Violin playing was the right rehab for him and it gave him a career to boot.

[@dcsoit1017]

Interesting to know that his childhood could have been more drastic. Larry's violin seems to have something drastic into the good. Great show Rick.

[@dannysr.9403]

Larry's violin playing was one of my most favorite parts of all of The Three stooges shorts and movies. Larry and all of the stooges were very hard-working and talented gentlemen I wish we had more like them today. Thanks for what you do God bless.

[@darthdav777]

I learned something new today about people I have been watching for as long as I can remember. Larry’s violin playing is a great way to turn a tragedy into something positive and hopefully inspire people to better themselves no matter what life throws at us.

[@ricknineg]

I’m Glad you learned this new information on my channel

[@bethdibartolomeo2042]

I knew of Larry's violin talents and that it involved him being hospitalized, but I never knew the full backstory. Thank you!

[@SchneiderGeorge]

This is an amazing story. Larry's violin saved a very talented kid into a world-renowned clown.. Although he was almost always overwhelmed by Moe on screen, he certainly held his own.

[@Local1Laborer]

So difficult to find new stories about the stooges. They have endured for almost 100 years! Simply incredible!

[@alanlevine3984]

Never heard this before about Larry. Thank goodness his dad was attentive. Everyone is always saying that Curly or Shemp were their favorite stooge. My wife Linda always considered Larry, and Larrys violin her choice of the funniest stooge

[@dm7097]

I absolutely love the 3 stooges, and have even gotten my daughter into the show as well. That’s a neat backstory with Larry’s violin.

[@bbrown7395]

It's awesome that the sound of Larry's violin is actually coming from him!

[@paulhudson8321]

I didn’t know about Larry and the violin story. I did know that he actually played the violin. Amazing that the doctors were able to save his arm back in those days and very wise of his parents to think of that as therapy that paid off so much. I watch the 3 stooges every day they always cheer me up and I’ve watched them for 60 years.

[@UnderScoredd]

Wow I never heard this story. That's harrowing but glad he recovered well enough to play Larry's Violin. Great channel, sir!

[@perkinsdearborn4693]

It is very interesting to hear about old actors and learn about their back story.

[@sebastianlozanofilms]

I think it’s very cool how Larry’s violin in the stooges short became part of his character to where he would play it sometimes in the shorts

[@conniehill4483]

Thank you for the story of Larry’s violin. I love to hear back stories of different people.

[@JeffFrmJoisey]

Fist time in decades of Stooge Fandom I have ever heard about Larry's accident. Larry's violin playing was always a treat in the shorts.

[@christopherkraft1327]

Hey Rick, this story is fascinating, I knew about Larry's Violin 🎻 but I was unaware of the accident with the acid, while this was a tragic event it could have been much, much worse had his father not intervened!!! Thanks for sharing this interesting video!!! 👍🙂

[@craig3540]

Great video about Larry and his playing the violin. I knew he played and was somewhat accomplished player but I didn’t know the background as to how he started playing. Thanks again!

[@GeneJenkins]

That’s an amazing anecdote about Larry’s violin! I’d never heard it before and always enjoy these facts you dig up along the way! Thanks for these and more!

[@ricknineg]

It’s fun presenting them to all of you

[@GeneJenkins]

@@ricknineg you got it all going! Fun facts, good looking guy, great voice! How can you miss?!! 😉

[@maryannmarshall-valair8351]

I knew that Larry had an accident but I didn’t know exactly what it was. Thanks for filling me in about the accident and Larry’s violin. He was and will always be my favorite Stooge!!

[@ricknineg]

Absolutely!

[@jackiepordon8728]

Thanks Rick for the information about Larry Fine. I never knew he had that terrible accident when he was young. I will have to watch Larry’s violin playing is him actually playing the violin.

[@ricknineg]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@The_Dudester]

About the same time that Larry had his accident, my mother (a schoolgirl at the time) came home to see a pile of powder on the kitchen table. She presumed it was confectionary sugar and went to lick it. It turned out to be caustic lye (my grandmother was about to make soap). The lye left a wicked scar on her tongue. She didn't have any speech impediment from the incident.

[@MrTeo63]

Loved everything about Larry’s Violin. I love the short Disorder in the court when his violin which I believe was broken over his head and he yelled my Stradivarius my beautiful Stradivarius.

[@jimhope6094]

Watched the Stooges on TV from an early age. Always wondered if Larry's violin was a prop or if he was really playing because he looked like he was really playing. It wasn't until just a few years ago I found the answer. God Bless his Dad and Larry's perseverance!

[@ricknineg]

I’m glad I could help answer that for you

[@LoesserOf2Evils]

I would never have guessed that Larry Fine was injured. Thank God his father was alert enough to slap the acid away and that his parents and doctors were sharp enough to prevent further injury and allow the injury to heal.

[@asteverino8569]

Thanks Rick. Yes, I'd heard about the acid spill. So glad they thought to save the arm, although it must have been hard going for Larry. The surgery, the skin graphs and healing time. Thanks for elaborating on this part of Larry's life.

[@michaelgutman4910]

I didn't know about Larry's tragic accident, but I did know about Larry's violin. Not only was he a brilliant comedian but a brilliant violinist as well.

[@brianrebmann5398]

Excellent video. I never knew about the origin of Larry's violin skills and how he began to study music and learn to play. A friend of mine says that life is messy and it's about how we pick ourselves up, learn from the challenges life gives us grow as people and move on from them and he's right. It's inspiring to think that Larry Fine turned this accident into a blessing. Keep up the great work.

[@entertainingCed]

I appreciate the research you do for your videos. Always impressed with the additional talents each of these guys had. Larry's violin is just another one of those.

[@robynmariejones7896]

Larry's violin. I never knew that about. Larry. No wonder he looked so natural when playing that violin. Would have loved hearing him and Harpo Marx perform together.

[@judithmitchell4667]

That is an amazing story Rick. I never heard any of this. A great video. Thank you for sharing this. Blessings - Judith 🎭🎵

[@scotttedford7748]

I was aware regarding Larry's violin and that he learned to play to help rehab his arm from a childhood injury. However, I didn't remember the details of how he injured it. Thank you for providing the backstory on that!

[@ricknineg]

No problem! 😀

[@greggwatkinsjr.4308]

Glad his father's save his life by quick thinking, As for Larry's Violin, he's very talented.🙂

[@CiscoWes]

Thanks for the video! I haven’t heard of this story yet. And I’ll have to listen when Larry plays the violin, now that I know he’s really playing!

[@ricknineg]

Soo cool right?

[@MrMark2026]

Thank you Rick for giving me the opportunity to win The Three Stooges DVD collection. I always wanted this to complete my collection. Larry's Dad was very lucky in saving his son's life. Just think what we as fans would have missed if they didn't use Larry's Violin to help him gain strength in his arm. Thanks again.

[@ricknineg]

Much appreciated for your support and kind words

[@DavidRobertsBuffalodavid]

I had heard that something happened regarding Larry’s violin but never heard the details. I’m one of those weird people you hear about that my favorite Stooges were Shemp and Larry.when I was a kid of course it was Babe aka Jerry, aka Curley. I’m an adult now. I’m thankful everything turned out the way it did.

[@johnarcher8090]

For the time that was great therapy and thank God he kept his arm to play Larry’s violin. Great video and thank you for sharing this information😎

[@Not-THAT-ChrisPratt]

I knew about Larry's violin, the acid, his father slapping it away, but not about the skin grafts, nor about the possible amputation. I knew also about the rehab therapy learning the violin. It is a wonderful story about how an accident in childhood led to him becoming one of the Three Stooges! Thanks for sharing it with extra details. :-)

[@kevinsbookcase59]

I heard that Larry had an accident when he young, but never knew what it was. Thank you for the information. I knew he took up music. I don't know how many shorts Larry's violin would be destroyed and yell his famous line..."Ohhhh...my Stradivarius!!!" Comic genius!!!

[@tardisrider25]

Larry's Violin lol. I did know about this story. Of course I spent a lot of time researching stuff about the three stooges. Their personal real lives are actually really fascinating. Great story to revisit for those that might not heard about this.

[@andrealanders447]

I never have gotten into the Three Stooges. But I really enjoy these back stories!

[@manuelpinto5966]

Thanks for all of the interesting details on the shows I grew up with. I especially appreciate this episode regarding Larry's violin. Please, keep 'em coming.

[@ricknineg]

Always! I have 70 uploaded videos on the stooges so make sure to check my playlist

[@1959blantz]

Informative video. I had heard that Larry's violin playing was actually him playing in the 3 Stooges shorts but I had never heard about the acid accident when Larry was much younger

[@joeyrivful]

I never heard of that before, at least he survived. Larry's violin was ingenious way to have something he could use.

[@tigger06]

Never heard of the accident or the story of Larry's violin. But everything was handled so well. He was very fortunate that all came out as it did due to good judgment. And lucky to be alive !

[@maxinelockheart8182]

I enjoy the fact the Larry's violin was a big part of The Three Stooges, and he played it so professionally! He was my favorite stooge. I'm so glad his father was there when he was little, to prevent him from drinking the acid, because we would have never known of Larrys awesome acting skills!

[@douglascase4898]

Very interesting story about Larry's violin. I did know he played the violin, but not the complete acid story. Larry was a great part of that team and my favorite. I think it was the hair!

[@ddavenpAZ]

That’s a great video and a tale to be told! Thank you for discovering this history and sharing this information! I really enjoy knowing more about the actors behind the characters we see them portray. Thumbs up Rick! 👍🏻

[@jtodora]

Hi Rick, I truly enjoy your video's. I knew about Larry's violin before this video. I think it's amazing that his parents took the effort to save his arm. I would have never though about using a violin as physical therapy. I sometimes think that there has been a loss of knowledge today. The people, year's ago, may not have been formally educated, but they had a knowledge and wisdom that seems to have be lost today. I'm so glad for the path they selected for Larry because I can't image the Stooges without him. While I'm typing this I keep hearing Larry play Pop Goes the Weasel in "Punch Drunks" and then finding the radio playing and the truck with the loud speakers playing Pop Goes the Weasel. They are the best!!!

[@ricknineg]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tonebone7449]

I'm in my 50's and the Stooges and Larry's violin STILL make me laugh!

[@jeroldcummings3670]

Hey Rick, another awesome and informative video! Thanks. I had seen all the spots where he had played the instrument, but until now....I did not know about the back story of Larry's violin playing. I loved the video you did of Moe Howard suffering broken ribs in a short (Pardon my scotch) as well. Thanks again Rick! 👍

[@rubdirtonit6734]

I love the back story! I have no idea how you find so much detail about these old videos. Larry’s violin… I heard before that he actually played… great story.

[@highlandphotography6231]

Thanks Rick for the great info. I didn’t know the whole story but know I do of Larry’s Violin. I love the short where Larry’s violin gets destroyed and he says “ my precious Stradivarius “ . He was so talented.

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

Goodness! All those shorts in one set! Some of us are aware of the acid event.. It is so fortunate they were able to do a skin graft so long ago. As a former winner, I’m not entering, to give all you others just one more chance.. Good luck!

[@brucecoleman7412]

I loved Larry’s Violin playing! His father and the doctors did the right thing!

[@cherylshalagan9803]

I love watching your videos and your positivity! Everything that you do is well researched, informative, and entertaining! The video of Larry Fine and Larry's violin was very surprising. He was so lucky that his father was able to save his life, even though Larry was badly burned. I couldn't imagine The Stooges without him.

[@ricknineg]

Thanks so much for the amazing compliments

[@Joeh1154]

Thank you for posting about Larry. To me, he was the quite Stooge as compared to Moe or Curly and he rounded them out, so to speak. I watched them on TV as a child growing up in 1960's Brooklyn, NY. As someone who took lessons on the Bass (Bass fiddle, ContreBass, whatever you want to call it) and studies formally, I did notice Larry's hand position and bow arm which spoke to at least some level of study. This is a nice way of rounding out Larry's ability beyond humor and it was a pleasure to have seen and enjoyed your video. Best to all.

[@bufordmaddogtannen514]

LARRY'S VIOLIN! Great story about Larry, I didn't know any of that! Great channel. :)

[@ricknineg]

Thanks so much!

[@Dennis-qb1fs]

At 70 years old, I've always been a Stooge fan to this day. In 1968 I was fortunate enough to see Larry Fine in person at the Chase Park Hotel restaurant in St. Louis, MO. after the wrestling match. I was dating the promoter's daughter and got to tag along. It sure was a drastic change of appearance and character as he portrays in the shorts!

[@ricknineg]

Thanks for watching and supporting, Dennis

[@skiprockjr.6881]

There's a great mural of Larry Fine at 300 South Street in Philadelphia, which is where he grew up.

[@jameswiththegermanshepherd6628]

I did not know the back story which I found interesting. Smacking the contaminate from him was a reaction that we all do without thinking which is good. It’s a natural thing to want to protect our loved ones. For them to repair him in the way they did was excellent. The violin was something I might not have thought of for his physical therapy. I know Larry’s violin was played by him tho but didn’t know the backstory.

[@ricknineg]

😀

[@mattheviewer]

I read about Larry's violin accident years ago, but appreciated you refining the story that makes the history much clearer!

[@glorygracek.1841]

I had not heard of this before! Thank you for sharing it. I think God gave alot of wisdom to Larry's parents. At the time what they did was actually a huge risk, with low outcomes. And their idea to get Larry's Violin was definitely smart. Also thank you for what you said at the end. I definitely needed that as I have had alot of stress the past few weeks. Normally I am happy and not stressed, but I sometimes do have a hard time remembering to Be Hopeful and I love that you and your channel is always there to remind me! I hope that you are doing better! Glad to have you back!

[@dallasguy3306]

I wonder if there is a super-collector or museum that contains Three Stooges memorabilia, such as Larry's violin. I've seen a lot of videos on here of fans with unbelievable collections. Really rare, valuable items.

[@MsSweetpea1958]

Thanks Rick, one day at a time for sure. I loved the episode when Larry played Pop Goes The Weasel to get Curly to go nuts in the boxing ring!😂

[@nancynewhoff2223]

I think it's great that his parents were so quick to figure how to heal Larry. I love watching the Stooges shorts with Larry's violin playing. I knew he was actually playing.

[@ricknineg]

Totally agree

[@joelesser2550]

Very interesting. I didn't know this story about the injury and Larry's violin playing. - Coincidentally, my company is about to bring some oxalic acid on site to clean equipment and we've had discussions on safety. I have to approve it and was checking with our safety group about it last week.

[@blakepace]

Wow. I am 68 years old and never knew any of this. Thank you for sharing this about Larry's Violin and his parent's good decision to save his arms. Hang in there!

[@stevebuffinton1094]

Larry's violin, super cool way to spread the joy of the Stooges. I've been watching The Three Stooges with my little boy and of course he loves them. My wife doesn't get it and thinks we're ridiculous which just makes it even better for us. That's how I know we're definitely doing this right.

[@gubbie2u]

I'd say Larry's parents did everything RIGHT! I vaguely remember hearing Larry's violin playing in different episodes, but never knew he was actually playing! SO COOL!

[@dooglebee]

That accident was a blessing in disguise. I didn't know Larry Fine played the violin. It makes want to watch the shorts again to see LARRY'S VIOLIN in action.

[@carlambroson8872]

Larry was always my favorite stooge!! I never new that he could play the violin, and kudos to his father for saving his life! Larry’s violin

[@michaeldohm6471]

Larry’s violin was always fun especially when he played it to make Curly go crazy! Always enjoy the new information you find!

[@robmcgowan4034]

Thank you Rick for this fascinating look at the wonderful Larry Fine, who (as we know) is often overlooked, and not appreciated like Curly, Moe and Shemp.

[@kit1951]

great short, yes I did already know about Larry's Violin, sad but true, wish all 3 were still around. Love: "Movie Maniacs", my favorite

[@richschwartz8004]

I knew Larry's violin playing was real but never knew how or why he learned to play it. Thank you for the chance to win this collection. Good luck everyone. God bless and stay safe.

[@timothyimmel4745]

Seems I heard that he had an accident, but didn't know the back story. I have to agree that slapping the drink away before drinking, took presence of mind to act quickly but it's unfortunate the circumstances that resulted. Still fortunate that Larry was able to work through his misfortune and Larry's violin will still go down in stooge history!

[@videolabguy]

I had never heard about Larry's accident and I did not know about his violin skills. I am overjoyed that he came out of it all OK. Yeah. We are going through some "things" here too. You can say that again. But, please don't. Nyuk, nyuk, nyuk!

[@collegeman1988]

I didn’t know about this incident. What people should keep in mind is modern medicine didn’t exist in the first decades of the 20th century, and it’s a wonder Larry Fine didn’t die from an infection from chemical burns to his arm, as there were no antibiotics yet available to kill an infection once it got started. It’s also a wonder that he had skin graft surgery and physical therapy in the form of violin playing to maintain flexibility in his arm while it healed.

[@mystyrain2000]

Larry's Violin, always loved hearing him play in skits. I believe it was in an old Biography about the stooges I heard about the accident but not to the detail you went into. Thanks for all the awesome information in all your KZbin videos.

[@ricknineg]

I always bring you the finest and most detailed coverage of these events that I can find

[@D4ng3r0usD]

I have never heard about Larry's violin before, i really like the work you put into research for your videos.

[@michaelbereschak9495]

I am fascinated that skin grafts were being done at that time in history. Happy to know how that came along and we can enjoy Larry's violin during the shorts.

[@warrenroy5376]

It is amazing. His dad did save his life. And it was the right thing for them not to amputate! His injury turned out to be inspiration for us all.

[@71psh]

Great video. I love Larry's violin playing in the films. Didn't know about his childhood accident. Thank God his dad was there to knock the bottle out of his hand.

[@jkev57i]

Thanks for telling us about the injury that led to Larry’s violin virtuosity! I enjoy your videos very much and hope you experience healing and inner peace.

[@christopherharris3229]

I knew that Larry Fine suffered an injury to his arm and rehabilitated it by playing the violin but never knew the actual details of the incident. Thanks for the great detail and insight. It gives a whole new perspective on my previous knowledge.

[@jean-pierrevidrine4097]

What an amazing story! Making triumph out of tragedy.