The scene unfolds in the presence of the bewildered cook, who observes with incredulity as water inundates the stove and chandelier, disrupting his culinary preparations.
As the situation escalates, the Norfleet's residence is engulfed in a deluge akin to Niagara Falls, providing a chaotic backdrop for the nefarious activities of two party guests, Mr. and Mrs. Allen, who are revealed as art thieves intent on pilfering the prized Van Brocklin painting.
Despite their scheme, the Stooges discern the true nature of the Allens' intentions and successfully thwart their efforts to abscond with the artwork.
Shemp was teamed with comedian El Brendel for the non-Stooge film Pick a Peck of Plumbers (1944), which in itself was a remake of Sidney and Murray's Plumbing for Gold (1934).
[2] Vagabond Loafers marked the final appearances of two prolific Stooge supporting actors: Symona Boniface and Dudley Dickerson.