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==Plot==
==Plot==


The Stooges are stowaways on a boxcar headed for [[Hollywood]], or to be exact, a furniture consignment to Hollywood. Fully expecting for no good reason to become stars, and dressed for the occasion, the Stooges sneak into a movie studio—where they are mistaken for three new executives who are due to take over the facility. Given the authority, they promptly abuse it and take over the production of a movie set in hopes of shooting a blockbuster movie. Curly gets off on the wrong foot when, unable to light his [[match]] for a smoke, spots an actress receiving a pedicure (silent star [[Mildred Harris]]). He then strikes the match on her [[Barefoot|bare foot]], startling her. Angered, she is about to storm off the set until the trio convince her to stay. The trio then act out the love scene as they want it filmed, leading its stars to abandon the set.
The Stooges are stowaways on a boxcar headed for [[Hollywood]] (to be exact, a furniture consignment to Hollywood). Fully expecting for no good reason to become stars, and dressed for the occasion, the Stooges sneak into a movie studio—where they are mistaken for three new executives who are due to take over the facility. Given the authority, they promptly abuse it and take over the production of a movie set in hopes of shooting a blockbuster movie. Curly gets off on the wrong foot when, unable to light his [[match]] for a smoke, spots an actress receiving a pedicure (silent star [[Mildred Harris]]). He then strikes the match on her [[Barefoot|bare foot]], startling her. Angered, she is about to storm off the set until the trio convince her to stay. The trio then act out the love scene as they want it filmed, leading its stars to abandon the set.
[[File:Moviemaniacns1936.jpg|thumb|250px|left|The Stooges try to keep [[Mildred Harris]] amused]]
[[File:Moviemaniacns1936.jpg|thumb|250px|left|The Stooges try to keep [[Mildred Harris]] amused]]


Another telegram arrives with the news that three actual executives were delayed by a storm. Angered at the deception, the studio boss goes after the Stooges, who run for their lives into a room which has a couple of lions. At first Moe thinks he heard Larry growl, but when they see the lions they pile into a convenient car. One of the lions hops into the car with them and it speeds out of the studio, weaving wildly down a Hollywood street.
Another telegram arrives with the news that three actual executives were delayed by a storm. Angered at the deception, the studio boss goes after the Stooges, who flee the scene.


==Quotes==
==Quotes==
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==Notes==
==Notes==
*''Movie Maniacs'' was released on February 20, 1936, only two weeks after the previous release, ''[[Ants in the Pantry]]''. It was filmed, though, in late October 1935, two months before ''Ants in the Pantry''.<ref>Solomon, Jon. (2002) ''The Complete Three Stooges: The Official Filmography and Three Stooges Companion'', p. 80; Comedy III Productions, Inc., ISBN 0-9711868-0-4</ref>
*''Movie Maniacs'' was released on February 20, 1936, only two weeks after the previous release, ''[[Ants in the Pantry]]''. It was filmed, though, in late October 1935, two months before ''Ants in the Pantry''.<ref name=solomon>Solomon, Jon. (2002) ''The Complete Three Stooges: The Official Filmography and Three Stooges Companion'', p. 80; Comedy III Productions, Inc., ISBN 0-9711868-0-4</ref>
*The original ending for the film involved the Stooges somehow setting fire to the movie set and running away.
*The original ending for the film involved the Stooges somehow setting fire to the movie set and running away.<ref name=solomon/>
*When Curly is making hot cakes for breakfast and one of them gets stuck on the ceiling, a crew member's hand is briefly visible throwing the cake upwards.
*When Curly is preparing aboard the train and one of them gets stuck on the ceiling, a crew member's hand is briefly visible throwing the cake upwards.


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 13:56, 3 September 2013

Movie Maniacs
Directed byDel Lord
Written byFelix Adler
Produced byJules White
StarringMoe Howard
Larry Fine
Curly Howard
Mildred Harris
Kenneth Harlan
Bud Jamison
Harry Semels
Heinie Conklin
CinematographyBenjamin H. Kline
Edited byWilliam Lyon
Distributed byColumbia Pictures
Release date
  • February 20, 1936 (1936-02-20)
Running time
17' 16"
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Movie Maniacs is the thirteenth short subject film starring American slapstick comedy trio the Three Stooges. The trio made a total of 190 shorts for Columbia Pictures between 1934 and 1959.

Plot

The Stooges are stowaways on a boxcar headed for Hollywood (to be exact, a furniture consignment to Hollywood). Fully expecting for no good reason to become stars, and dressed for the occasion, the Stooges sneak into a movie studio—where they are mistaken for three new executives who are due to take over the facility. Given the authority, they promptly abuse it and take over the production of a movie set in hopes of shooting a blockbuster movie. Curly gets off on the wrong foot when, unable to light his match for a smoke, spots an actress receiving a pedicure (silent star Mildred Harris). He then strikes the match on her bare foot, startling her. Angered, she is about to storm off the set until the trio convince her to stay. The trio then act out the love scene as they want it filmed, leading its stars to abandon the set.

File:Moviemaniacns1936.jpg
The Stooges try to keep Mildred Harris amused

Another telegram arrives with the news that three actual executives were delayed by a storm. Angered at the deception, the studio boss goes after the Stooges, who flee the scene.

Quotes

  • Curly: "How're WE gonna get into movies? WE don't know nuthin' about pictures!"
  • Moe: "There's a couple thousands guys in Hollywood don't know nuthin' about pictures! Three more won't make any difference!"
  • Curly: "If at first you don't succeed, keep on sucking 'til you DO succeed!"
  • Moe: "Speak to me, kid! Tell me your name so I can tell your mother!"
  • Curly: "My mother knows my name!"

Notes

  • Movie Maniacs was released on February 20, 1936, only two weeks after the previous release, Ants in the Pantry. It was filmed, though, in late October 1935, two months before Ants in the Pantry.[1]
  • The original ending for the film involved the Stooges somehow setting fire to the movie set and running away.[1]
  • When Curly is preparing aboard the train and one of them gets stuck on the ceiling, a crew member's hand is briefly visible throwing the cake upwards.

References

  1. ^ a b Solomon, Jon. (2002) The Complete Three Stooges: The Official Filmography and Three Stooges Companion, p. 80; Comedy III Productions, Inc., ISBN 0-9711868-0-4
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