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Movie Maniacs (1936)

1936-02-20 · 18m · EN
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The stooges arrive in Hollywood hoping to make it in the movie business. They sneak into a movie studio where they are mistaken for three new executives who were due to arrive. After taking over production of a movie, causing the director and cast to walk off, Moe takes over as director, with Larry and Curly as the leading man and lady. When the real executives send a telegram explaining why they haven't arrived, the stooges must leave on the run.

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Felix AdlerWriterDel LordDirector

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Moe HowardMoe HowardMoeLarry FineLarry FineLarryCurly HowardCurly HowardCurlyMildred HarrisMildred HarrisLeading LadyKenneth HarlanKenneth HarlanLeading manBud JamisonBud JamisonFuller RathHarry SemelsHarry SemelsCecil Z. Swinehardt - DirectorJohn BarrymoreJohn BarrymorePhotograph of John Barrymore (uncredited)

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SlapstickMadcap comedy

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Genre affinityComedyTheme affinitySlapstick · Madcap ComedyDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference458526Actor preference260478 · 304618 · 276051

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What is Movie Maniacs about?

The stooges arrive in Hollywood hoping to make it in the movie business. They sneak into a movie studio where they are mistaken for three new executives who were due to arrive. After taking over production of a movie, causing the director and cast to walk off, Moe takes over as director, with Larry and Curly as the leading man and lady. When the real executives send a telegram explaining why they haven't arrived, the stooges must leave on the run.

How long is Movie Maniacs?

Movie Maniacs has a runtime of 18 minutes.