Phony Express
"They're the Maddest Badmen in the West!"
Originally released in 1943. Phony Express is a comedy/western film. directed by Del Lord. At just 17 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Curly Howard, Larry Fine, and Moe Howard
Synopsis
Set in the old west, the stooges are three tramps wanted for vagrancy. After ruining a medicine peddlers show, they arrive in Peaceful Gulch where a picture has been printed declaring them to be three famous lawmen coming to clean up the town. Assigned to guard the bank, the boys have the local gang scared at first, but when the gang learns who the stooges really are, they rob the bank. The boys go in pursuit, find the bad guy's hideout, subdue the bandits and recover the money. Written by Mitch Shapiro
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 18, 1943
82 years ago
Runtime
0h 17m
17 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phony Express about?
Set in the old west, the stooges are three tramps wanted for vagrancy. After ruining a medicine peddlers show, they arrive in Peaceful Gulch where a picture has been printed declaring them to be th...
Who directed Phony Express?
Phony Express was directed by Del Lord.
How long is Phony Express?
Phony Express has a runtime of 0 hours and 17 minutes (17 minutes total).
When was Phony Express released?
Phony Express was released on November 18, 1943 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Phony Express?
The main cast of Phony Express includes Curly Howard, Larry Fine, Moe Howard, Shirley Patterson, Bud Jamison.