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Knutzy Knights
Knutzy Knights
Directed by	Jules White; Edward Bernds (stock footage)
Written by	Felix Adler; Edward Bernds (stock footage)
Produced by	Jules White
Starring	Moe Howard; Larry Fine; Shemp Howard; Christine McIntyre; Ruth Godfrey; Vernon Dent; Philip Van Zandt; Jock Mahoney; Joe Palma
Cinematography	Ray Cory
Edited by	Edwin H. Bryant
Distributed by	Columbia Pictures
Release date	September 2, 1954 (U.S.);
Running time	15:22
Country	United States
Language	English

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Knutzy Knights is a 1954 short subject directed by Jules White starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges (Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Shemp Howard). It is the 156th entry in the series released by Columbia Pictures starring the comedians, who released 190 shorts for the studio between 1934 and 1959.

Plot

The Stooges, acting as troubadours, are dispatched to ameliorate the despondency of Princess Elaine, who finds herself disconsolate due to her imminent betrothal to the Black Prince, a suitor chosen by her father, the King. However, Princess Elaine's affections are firmly directed towards Cedric, the local blacksmith.

The Stooges endeavor to intercede on behalf of Cedric by engaging in a musical intervention, serenading Princess Elaine with a rendition reminiscent of the Sextette from Lucia di Lammermoor. Their lyrical rendition subtly conveys Cedric's presence and issues a cautionary note regarding the nefarious designs of the Black Prince. Subsequently, Cedric is apprehended by the king's guards and sentenced to capital punishment by beheading.

In due course, the King becomes cognizant of the sinister machinations of the Black Prince and his co-conspirators, leading to their incarceration. With this revelation, Princess Elaine is granted the liberty to espouse Cedric, culminating in a denouement characterized by harmonious resolution and felicity for all involved parties.

Cast

Credited

Moe Howard as Moe
Larry Fine as Larry
Shemp Howard as Shemp
Jock Mahoney as Cedric the Blacksmith
Christine McIntyre as Princess Elaine
Philip Van Zandt as Black Prince

Uncredited

Vernon Dent as King Arthur
Ruth Godfrey as Lady in waiting
Harold Brauer as Sir Satchel (stock footage)
- Joe Palma as Sir Satchel (new footage)
Robert Stevens as Guard in blacksmith shop, Guard giving chase in castle hallways (new footage)
Joe Palma as Guard in blacksmith shop, Guard giving chase in castle hallways (new footage)
Bill Clark as guard in courtyard
Kenner G. Kemp as guard in courtyard
Douglas Coppin as King Arthur's personal guard
Judy Malcolm as Woman in king's entourage

Production notes

Knutzy Knights is a remake of Squareheads of the Round Table (1948), using ample stock footage;^[1] new scenes were filmed on January 18–19, 1954.^[2]

Knutzy Knights is notable for being the last film featuring new footage of longtime Stooge foil Vernon Dent. Dent was aged 58 at the time of filming and losing his eyesight from the effects of Type 2 diabetes. (He would be completely blind by the time of Shemp Howard's death in November 1955.) Dent appeared in six more Stooge films after Knutzy Knights, via recycled footage: Of Cash and Hash, Bedlam in Paradise (both 1955), Flagpole Jitters, Rumpus in the Harem, Hot Stuff (all 1956), and Guns a Poppin (1957).^[1]

References

^ ^a ^b Solomon, Jon (2002). The Complete Three Stooges: The Official Filmography and Three Stooges Companion. Comedy III Productions, Inc. ISBN 0-9711868-0-4.
^ Knutzy Knights at threestooges.net

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[Solomon-1] Solomon, Jon (2002). The Complete Three Stooges: The Official Filmography and Three Stooges Companion. Comedy III Productions, Inc. ISBN 0-9711868-0-4.

[2] Knutzy Knights at threestooges.net

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+{{Short description|1954 American short film by Jules White}}
 {{Infobox film
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 | caption        =
-| director       = [[Jules White]]
+| director       = [[Jules White]]<br>[[Edward Bernds]] (stock footage)
-| writer         = [[Edward Bernds]]<br>[[Felix Adler (screenwriter)|Felix Adler]]
+| writer         = [[Felix Adler (screenwriter)|Felix Adler]]<br>Edward Bernds (stock footage)
 | starring       = [[Moe Howard]]<br>[[Larry Fine]]<br>[[Shemp Howard]]<br>[[Christine McIntyre]]<br>[[Ruth Godfrey (actress)|Ruth Godfrey]]<br>[[Vernon Dent]]<br>[[Philip Van Zandt]]<br>[[Jock Mahoney]]<br>[[Joe Palma]]
 | cinematography = [[Ray Cory]]
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 | producer       = Jules White
 | distributor    = [[Columbia Pictures]]
-| released       = {{Film date|1954|09|04|U.S.}}
+| released       = {{Film date|1954|09|02|U.S.}}
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+'''''Knutzy Knights''''' is a 1954 [[short film|short subject]] directed by [[Jules White]] starring American [[slapstick]] comedy team [[The Three Stooges]] ([[Moe Howard]], [[Larry Fine]] and [[Shemp Howard]]). It is the 156th entry in the series released by [[Columbia Pictures]] starring the comedians, who released 190 shorts for the studio between 1934 and 1959.
-'''''Knutzy Knights''''' (1954) is the 156th [[short film|short subject]] released by [[Columbia Pictures]] starring [[United States|American]] [[slapstick]] comedy team [[The Three Stooges]] ([[Moe Howard]], [[Larry Fine]] and [[Shemp Howard]]). The comedians released 190 short films for the studio between 1934 and 1959.
 ==Plot==
-The Stooges are troubadours sent to cheer up the brokenhearted Princess Elaine ([[Christine McIntyre]]). Her father, the King, ([[Vernon Dent]]) has pledged her hand in marriage to the Black Prince ([[Philip Van Zandt]]), but she loves Cedric, the local blacksmith ([[Jock Mahoney]]).
+The Stooges, acting as troubadours, are dispatched to ameliorate the despondency of Princess Elaine, who finds herself disconsolate due to her imminent betrothal to the Black Prince, a suitor chosen by her father, the King. However, Princess Elaine's affections are firmly directed towards Cedric, the local blacksmith.
-The Stooges try to intervene for Cedric by serenading Elaine (they sing a variation on the Sextette from "[[Lucia di Lammermoor]]", with lyrics telling Elaine that Cedric is present and warning of the Black Prince's plot). They are captured by the king’s guards and condemned to be beheaded. Eventually, the King realizes the plot and jails the Black Prince and his fellow plotter. Elaine is allowed to marry Cedric, and they all live happily ever after.
+The Stooges endeavor to intercede on behalf of Cedric by engaging in a musical intervention, serenading Princess Elaine with a rendition reminiscent of the Sextette from ''[[Lucia di Lammermoor]]''. Their lyrical rendition subtly conveys Cedric's presence and issues a cautionary note regarding the nefarious designs of the Black Prince. Subsequently, Cedric is apprehended by the king's guards and sentenced to capital punishment by beheading.
+In due course, the King becomes cognizant of the sinister machinations of the Black Prince and his co-conspirators, leading to their incarceration. With this revelation, Princess Elaine is granted the liberty to espouse Cedric, culminating in a denouement characterized by harmonious resolution and felicity for all involved parties.
+==Cast==
+===Credited===
+* [[Moe Howard]] as Moe
+* [[Larry Fine]] as Larry
+* [[Shemp Howard]] as Shemp
+* [[Jock Mahoney]] as Cedric the Blacksmith
+* [[Christine McIntyre]] as Princess Elaine
+* [[Philip Van Zandt]] as Black Prince
+===Uncredited===
+* [[Vernon Dent]] as King Arthur
+* [[Ruth Godfrey (actress)|Ruth Godfrey]] as Lady in waiting
+* [[Tiny Brauer|Harold Brauer]] as Sir Satchel (stock footage)
+** Joe Palma as Sir Satchel (new footage)
+* [[Robert Kellard|Robert Stevens]] as Guard in blacksmith shop, Guard giving chase in castle hallways (new footage)
+* [[Joe Palma]] as Guard in blacksmith shop, Guard giving chase in castle hallways (new footage)
+* Bill Clark as guard in courtyard
+*[[Kenner G. Kemp]] as guard in courtyard
+* Douglas Coppin as King Arthur's personal guard
+* [[Judy Malcolm]] as Woman in king's entourage
 ==Production notes==
-''Knutzy Knights'' is a [[remake]] of ''[[Squareheads of the Round Table]]'', using ample footage from the original 1948 film.<ref name="Solomon">{{cite book| last = Solomon| first = Jon| authorlink = Jon Solomon| coauthors =| title = The Complete Three Stooges: The Official Filmography and Three Stooges Companion| publisher = Comedy III Productions, Inc| year = 2002| location = | url = http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Three-Stooges-Filmography-Companion/dp/0971186804/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1201570359&sr=1-1 | doi =| id = | isbn = 0-9711868-0-4}}</ref> It is notable for being the last film featuring new footage of longtime Stooge foil [[Vernon Dent]]. Dent appeared in six more Stooge films after ''Knutzy Knights'', via recycled footage: ''[[Of Cash and Hash]]'', ''[[Bedlam in Paradise]]'', ''[[Flagpole Jitters]]'', ''[[Rumpus in the Harem]]'', ''[[Hot Stuff (1956 film)|Hot Stuff]]'' and ''[[Guns a Poppin]]''.<ref name="Solomon"/>
+''Knutzy Knights'' is a [[remake]] of ''[[Squareheads of the Round Table]]'' (1948), using ample stock footage;<ref name="Solomon">{{cite book| last = Solomon| first = Jon| author-link = Jon Solomon| title = The Complete Three Stooges: The Official Filmography and Three Stooges Companion| publisher = Comedy III Productions, Inc| year = 2002| isbn = 0-9711868-0-4}}</ref> new scenes were filmed on January 18–19, 1954.<ref>[https://threestooges.net/filmography/episode/155 ''Knutzy Knights'' at threestooges.net]</ref>
+''Knutzy Knights'' is notable for being the last film featuring new footage of longtime Stooge foil [[Vernon Dent]]. Dent was aged 58 at the time of filming and losing his eyesight from the effects of [[Type 2 diabetes]]. (He would be completely blind by the time of Shemp Howard's death in November 1955.) Dent appeared in six more Stooge films after ''Knutzy Knights'', via recycled footage: ''[[Of Cash and Hash]]'', ''[[Bedlam in Paradise]]'' (both 1955), ''[[Flagpole Jitters]]'', ''[[Rumpus in the Harem]]'', ''[[Hot Stuff (1956 film)|Hot Stuff]]'' (all 1956), and ''[[Guns a Poppin]]'' (1957).<ref name="Solomon"/>
 ==References==
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 == External links ==
 * {{IMDb title|0047153}}
-* {{Amg movie|147962}}
 *[http://www.threestooges.net/filmography/episode/155 ''Knutzy Knights'' at threestooges.net]
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