Matri-Phony
"Goofiest comedy you ever saw!"
Originally released in 1942. Matri-Phony is a comedy film. directed by Harry Edwards. At just 17 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Moe Howard, Larry Fine, and Curly Howard
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 2, 1942
83 years ago
Runtime
0h 17m
17 minutes total
User Rating
4.9/10
Mixed (11 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Moe Howard
as Mohicus
Larry Fine
as Larrycus
Curly Howard
as Curleycue
Vernon Dent
as Emperor Octopus Grabus
Marjorie Deanne
as Diana
Bobby Barber
as Snake Charmer (uncredited)
Eddy Chandler
as Guard at Pottery Shop (uncredited)
Joe Garcio
as Guard (uncredited)
Monte Collins
as Emperor's Aide (uncredited)
Jack Hill
as Guard (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
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...
Who directed Matri-Phony?
Matri-Phony was directed by Harry Edwards.
How long is Matri-Phony?
Matri-Phony has a runtime of 0 hours and 17 minutes (17 minutes total).
When was Matri-Phony released?
Matri-Phony was released on July 2, 1942 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Matri-Phony?
The main cast of Matri-Phony includes Moe Howard, Larry Fine, Curly Howard, Vernon Dent, Marjorie Deanne.