Squareheads of the Round Table (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6.8

Released in 1948, Squareheads of the Round Table is a comedy film directed by Edward Bernds, running about 19 minutes. “Troubadour Stooges play Cupid by helping a lonely blacksmith unite with his true love the daughter of King Arthur.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in Arthurian times, the stooges decide to help their friend Cedric the Blacksmith win the hand of the fair princess Elaine. At night the group sneaks into the castle to serenade Elaine, but pick the wrong window and are caught by the King. Tossed in the dungeon, the boys escape with Cedric's help and manage to foil the plans of the Black Prince who was plotting against the King. All turns out well when the grateful King allows Cedric to marry Elaine.
Who’s in it. Squareheads of the Round Table stars Shemp Howard as Shemp, Larry Fine as Larry, Moe Howard as Moe and Christine McIntyre as Princess Elaine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Squareheads of the Round Table 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 Squareheads of the Round Table page.
If you liked it. Fans of Squareheads of the Round Table tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Squareheads of the Round Table (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Squareheads of the Round Table change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Squareheads of the Round Table worth watching?
- Squareheads of the Round Table holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Squareheads of the Round Table?
- Squareheads of the Round Table stars Shemp Howard, Larry Fine, Moe Howard, Christine McIntyre and Philip Van Zandt.
- When was Squareheads of the Round Table released?
- Squareheads of the Round Table was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 19 minutes.
