Goof on the Roof

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Goof on the Roof
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Directed by Jules White
Written by Clyde Bruckman
Produced byJules White
Starring Moe Howard
Larry Fine
Shemp Howard
Frank Mitchell
Maxine Gates
Cinematography Sam Leavitt
Edited by Edwin Bryant
Distributed by Columbia Pictures
Release date
  • December 3, 1953 (1953-12-03)(U.S.)
Running time
16:23
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Goof on the Roof is a 1953 short subject directed by Jules White starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges (Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Shemp Howard). It is the 152nd entry in the series released by Columbia Pictures starring the comedians, who released 190 shorts for the studio between 1934 and 1959.

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Plot

The Stooges are informed of their roommate Bill's recent marriage, necessitating their relocation to accommodate his new wife. As a gesture of appreciation, they undertake the installation of Bill's newly acquired television antenna. However, their efforts quickly devolve into chaos, resulting in the destruction of both the television set and the household itself.

The trio's ineptitude extends to basic household maintenance tasks, exemplified by recurring incidents such as Shemp repeatedly plunging headfirst into a bucket of water, prompting humorous confusion among the group members. The kitchen's swinging door proves to be another source of mishap, leading to frequent injuries.

Upon the arrival of the television set, Larry inadvertently misplaces a crucial component down a wall cavity, exacerbating the situation by inadvertently igniting a fire while searching for it. Their attempts to extinguish the flames only worsen the situation, culminating in a series of mishaps involving water buckets.

Efforts to affix the television antenna to the roof result in Shemp plummeting through the ceiling and landing atop the television set. When Bill's newlywed wife returns home to discover the chaos, she reacts furiously, prompting Bill to swiftly revert to his single status. In a fit of anger, Bill directs his frustration towards his roommates.

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Production notes

Goof on the Roof was filmed over the span of November 17-19, 1952. Serving as a remake, it draws inspiration from the films Hog Wild (1930) starring Laurel and Hardy, and Let Down Your Aerial (1949) starring Wally Vernon and Eddie Quillan.

This marked the final original Stooge short authored by Clyde Bruckman. However, Bruckman's name continued to be associated with subsequent productions, particularly in instances where reworked films integrated narratives he had contributed to.

Following the conclusion of filming for Goof on the Roof, Shemp Howard experienced a stroke within a fortnight. Despite this setback, he underwent a swift recovery, allowing him to actively participate in the production of the Stooges' subsequent film, Income Tax Sappy which commenced in April 1953.

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