Corny Casanovas

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Corny Casanovas
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Directed by Jules White
Written by Felix Adler
Produced byJules White
Starring Moe Howard
Larry Fine
Shemp Howard
Connie Cezan
Cinematography Henry Freulich
Edited by Aaron Stell
Distributed by Columbia Pictures
Release date
  • May 1, 1952 (1952-05-01)(U.S.)
Running time
16:24
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Corny Casanovas is a 1952 short subject directed by Jules White starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges (Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Shemp Howard). It is the 139th 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 engage in household chores with joyful anticipation of their impending marriages, oblivious to the fact that they are all betrothed to the same woman, Mabel.

Amidst their cleaning endeavors, comedic mishaps abound. Shemp, in an attempt to utilize a pistol handle as a makeshift hammer, inadvertently triggers the firearm, resulting in Moe's distinctive sugarbowl hairstyle being split down the middle. Subsequently, their efforts to reupholster a davenport lead to further chaos, with Moe enduring various indignities including having his clothing mistakenly trimmed and being bombarded with upholstering tacks from a makeshift machine gun.

Following the completion of their chores, each Stooge separately ventures to Mabel's residence to propose, each bearing an engagement ring. The revelation of their shared engagement prompts a frenzied altercation, culminating in the Stooges incapacitating each other. Seizing the opportunity, Mabel swiftly procures three engagement rings and slips away amidst the chaos.

Production notes

Corny Casanovas was filmed on December 3–5, 1951. It was remade with Joe Besser in 1957 as Rusty Romeos , using ample recycled footage. [1] A mild variation of the Stooges' theme song "Three Blind Mice" was used for this film. This version would be used throughout 1952. [1]

Director Jules White distinguished himself through the incorporation of numerous comedic elements centered around physical humor, particularly involving depictions of violence directed at the buttocks. While such humor was perceived as coarse by other directors at Columbia Pictures, White viewed it as integral to the comedic essence of the Stooges' brand. He maintained a steadfast commitment to this style of humor, considering it a defining characteristic of the Stooges' comedic repertoire, and thus, essential to the authenticity of their comedic performances. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 Solomon, Jon. (2002) The Complete Three Stooges: The Official Filmography and Three Stooges Companion, p. 403; Comedy III Productions, Inc., ISBN   0-9711868-0-4
  2. ↑ Okuda, Ted; Watz, Edward; (1986). The Columbia Comedy Shorts, pp. 24-26 McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. ISBN   0-89950-181-8
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