Phony Express (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1943, Phony Express is a comedy and western film directed by Del Lord, running about 17 minutes. “They're the Maddest Badmen in the West!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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 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
Who’s in it. Phony Express stars Curly Howard as Curly, Larry Fine as Larry, Moe Howard as Moe and Shirley Patterson as Lola (bargirl), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Phony Express has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Phony Express page.
If you liked it. Fans of Phony Express tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Phony Express (1943)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Phony Express change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Phony Express worth watching?
- Phony Express holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Phony Express?
- Phony Express stars Curly Howard, Larry Fine, Moe Howard, Shirley Patterson and Bud Jamison.