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''Knutzy Knights'' is a [[remake]] of ''[[Squareheads of the Round Table]]'' (1948), using ample footage |
''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 footage was filmed on January 18–19, 1954.<ref>[https://threestooges.net/filmography/episode/155 ''Knutzy Knights'' at threestooges.net]</ref> |
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''Knutzy Knights'' is notable for being the last film featuring new footage of longtime Stooge foil [[Vernon Dent]], who was losing his eyesight and forced to retire (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"/> |
''Knutzy Knights'' is notable for being the last film featuring new footage of longtime Stooge foil [[Vernon Dent]], who was losing his eyesight and forced to retire (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"/> |
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| Directed by | Jules White |
| Written by | Felix Adler Edward Bernds (uncredited) |
| 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 |
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Running time | 15:22 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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 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 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.
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 (final film)
- Harold Brauer as Sir Satchel (stock footage)
- Joe Palma as Sir Satchel (new footage)
- Joe Palma as Guard
- Robert Stevens as Guard
- Bill Clark and Kenner G. Kemp as guards in courtyard
- 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 footage was 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, who was losing his eyesight and forced to retire (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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- 1954 comedy films
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- American films
- American short films
- English-language films
- American black-and-white films
- The Three Stooges film remakes
- Fiction set in Roman Britain
- Arthurian films
- Films directed by Jules White
- Columbia Pictures short films
- Comedy short films
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