There, they encounter strange creatures, including a talking unicorn and a giant fire-breathing tarantula, as well as an alien computer that has eradicated all life on the planet.

However, chaos erupts at their welcome-back party when the evil robot duplicates arrive, leading to a comedic melee.

[6] The Three Stooges had also starred in the 1951 film Gold Raiders with George O'Brien during the Shemp Howard era, and had supporting roles in several 1930s films when they were affiliated with Ted Healy, including Dancing Lady with Joan Crawford, Clark Gable, Robert Benchley and Fred Astaire.

[citation needed] Have Rocket, Will Travel was released on August 1, 1959 to mixed critical reviews but was a success at the box office.

During its first five days of a multiple-theater engagement in Los Angeles, where it was double-billed with The Legend of Tom Dooley, the film grossed $127,000 ($1,327,411 today).

[7] Moe Howard expressed his dislike for the film in 1973, stating: "Didn't care much for Have Rocket, Will Travel.