Matri-Phony (1942)
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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.
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Moe HowardMohicus
Larry FineLarrycus
Curly HowardCurleycue
Vernon DentEmperor Octopus Grabus
Bobby BarberSnake Charmer (uncredited)
Monte CollinsEmperor's Aide (uncredited)
Max WagnerGuard (uncredited)Movie DNA
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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.
How long is Matri-Phony?
Matri-Phony has a runtime of 17 minutes.