Matri-Phony (1942)
Goofiest comedy you ever saw!
The stooges are potters in ancient Rome during the reign of Emperor Octopus Grabus. When the emperor orders all beautiful red-headed women to be brought before him so he can select a wife, Diana, a pretty red-head, seeks refuge with the stooges. Some soldiers find Diana's hiding place and they are all brought to the palace where the stooges escape and try to pass of Curly as Diana, having broken the emperor's glasses. Their ruse fails and they're caught by the palace guards as they try to escape.
Director: Harry Edwards
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 17 min
Release Date: July 2, 1942
Cast
- Moe Howard - Mohicus
- Larry Fine - Larrycus
- Curly Howard - Curleycue
- Vernon Dent - Emperor Octopus Grabus
- Marjorie Deanne - Diana
- Bobby Barber - Snake Charmer (uncredited)
- Eddy Chandler - Guard at Pottery Shop (uncredited)
- Joe Garcio - Guard (uncredited)
- Monte Collins - Emperor's Aide (uncredited)
- Jack Hill - Guard (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Elwood Ullman (Story)
- Monte Collins (Story)
Editing: Paul Borofsky
Production: Columbia Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Harry Edwards
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Matri-Phony about?
- The stooges are potters in ancient Rome during the reign of Emperor Octopus Grabus. When the emperor orders all beautiful red-headed women to be brought before him so he can select a wife, Diana, a pretty red-head, seeks refuge with the stooges. Some soldiers find Diana's hiding place and they are all brought to the palace where the stooges escape and try to pass of Curly as Diana, having broken the emperor's glasses. Their ruse fails and they're caught by the palace guards as they try to escape.
- Who directed Matri-Phony?
- Matri-Phony was directed by Harry Edwards.
- Who stars in Matri-Phony?
- Matri-Phony stars Moe Howard, Larry Fine, Curly Howard, Vernon Dent, Marjorie Deanne, Bobby Barber.
- How long is Matri-Phony?
- Matri-Phony has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
- What genre is Matri-Phony?
- Matri-Phony is a Comedy film.
- Where was Matri-Phony produced?
- Matri-Phony was produced in United States of America.