Malice in the Palace (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1949, Malice in the Palace is a comedy film directed by Jules White, running about 16 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in a desert land where the stooges run a restaurant, the boys set out to recover the stolen Rootin Tootin diamond after they learn from the thieves that the Emir of Shmo has absconded with the contraband jewel. They journey to the stronghold of Shmo where they disguise as Santa Clauses and scare the ruler into giving them the diamond.
Who’s in it. Malice in the Palace stars Shemp Howard as Shemp, Larry Fine as Larry, Moe Howard as Moe and Vernon Dent as Hassan Ben Sober, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Malice in the Palace has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Malice in the Palace page.
If you liked it. Fans of Malice in the Palace tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Malice in the Palace (1949)?
- In US, Malice in the Palace is available to stream on Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Malice in the Palace worth watching?
- Malice in the Palace holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Malice in the Palace?
- Malice in the Palace stars Shemp Howard, Larry Fine, Moe Howard, Vernon Dent and George J. Lewis.