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The Boys from Syracuse (1940)

73 min  -  Comedy | Musical  -   9 August 1940 (USA)
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The action takes place in Ephesus in ancient Asia Minor, and the concerns The efforts of two boys from Syracuse... See full summary »

Director:

A. Edward Sutherland

Writers:

Titus Maccius Plautus (play), William Shakespeare (play), and 4 more credits »

Stars:

Allan Jones, Irene Hervey and Martha Raye
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Allan Jones ...
Irene Hervey Irene Hervey ...
Adriana
Martha Raye Martha Raye ...
Luce
Joe Penner Joe Penner ...
Alan Mowbray Alan Mowbray ...
Angelo
Charles Butterworth Charles Butterworth ...
Rosemary Lane Rosemary Lane ...
Phyllis
Samuel S. Hinds Samuel S. Hinds ...
Angeen
Tom Dugan Tom Dugan ...
Spencer Charters Spencer Charters ...
Turnkey
Doris Lloyd Doris Lloyd ...
Woman
Larry J. Blake Larry J. Blake ...
Announcer
Eddie Acuff Eddie Acuff ...
Taxi Cab Driver
Matt McHugh Matt McHugh ...
Bartender
David Oliver David Oliver ...
Messenger
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The action takes place in Ephesus in ancient Asia Minor, and the concerns The efforts of two boys from Syracuse, Anthipholus and his servant Dromio, to find their long-lost twins who, for reason of plot confusion, are also named Anthipholus and Dromio. Complications arise when the wife of the Ephesians, Adriana and her servant Luce, mistake the two strangers for their husband, though the couples eventually get sorted out after Adriana's sister Luciana and the Syracuse Antipholus admit their love Written by Alessandro Martini <alemartini@geocities.com>  

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Beautiful Woman | Twin Brother | Syracuse New York | Slave | William Shakespeare  | See more »

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Genres:

Comedy | Musical

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Grabbarna från Syrakusa See more »

Filming Locations:

Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA

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Production Co:

Universal Pictures See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

The Broadway production of "The Boys from Syracuse" opened at the Alvin Theater on Noveembr 23, 1938 starring Eddie Albert and ran for 235 performances. See more »

Connections

Referenced in You Nazty Spy! (1940) See more »

Soundtracks

"The Greeks Had No Word For It"
Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Lorenz Hart See more »