Mummy's Dummies (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1948, Mummy's Dummies is a comedy film directed by Edward Bernds, running about 16 minutes. “In ancient Egypt, the Stooges are Honest Moe, Honest Shemp and Just Plain Larry used chariot dealers who use their half-wits to get in favor with the King.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in ancient Egypt, the stooges run a used chariot lot where they unload defective chariots on unsuspecting customers. When they gyp the head of the palace guard, they're brought to the palace to be executed, but instead become royal chamberlains after curing the King's toothache. When they recover some tax money stolen by a corrupt official, the King rewards them with marriage to his daughter. After getting a look at the ugly crone, Moe and Larry select Shemp to be the groom.
Who’s in it. Mummy's Dummies stars Shemp Howard as Shemp, Larry Fine as Larry, Moe Howard as Moe and Vernon Dent as King Rootentooten, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Mummy's Dummies 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 Mummy's Dummies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mummy's Dummies tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mummy's Dummies (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mummy's Dummies change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mummy's Dummies worth watching?
- Mummy's Dummies 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 Mummy's Dummies?
- Mummy's Dummies stars Shemp Howard, Larry Fine, Moe Howard, Vernon Dent and Ralph Dunn.
- When was Mummy's Dummies released?
- Mummy's Dummies was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 16 minutes.