The Boys from Syracuse (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1940, The Boys from Syracuse is a comedy and music film directed by A. Edward Sutherland, running about 73 minutes. “BROADWAY'S SENSATIONAL STAGE HIT...becomes the year's screen spectacle!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The action takes place in Ephesus in ancient Asia Minor, and the concerns The efforts of two boys from Syracuse, Anthipholus and his servant Dromio, to find their long-lost twins who, for reason of plot confusion, are also named Anthipholus and Dromio. Complications arise when the wife of the Ephesians, Adriana and her servant Luce, mistake the two strangers for their husband, though the couples eventually get sorted out after Adriana's sister Luciana and the Syracuse Antipholus admit their love
Who’s in it. The Boys from Syracuse stars Allan Jones as Antipholus von Eph/Sy, Martha Raye as Luce, Alan Mowbray as Angelo and Irene Hervey as Adriana, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Boys from Syracuse has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Boys from Syracuse page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Boys from Syracuse tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Boys from Syracuse (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Boys from Syracuse change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Boys from Syracuse worth watching?
- The Boys from Syracuse holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Boys from Syracuse?
- The Boys from Syracuse stars Allan Jones, Martha Raye, Alan Mowbray, Irene Hervey and Joe Penner.
- When was The Boys from Syracuse released?
- The Boys from Syracuse was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.