Snow White and the Three Stooges (1961)

Director:

Walter Lang

Writers:

Noel Langley (writer)
Elwood Ullman (writer)

Release Date:

29 December 1961 (Finland)

Genre:

Adventure | Comedy | Family | Fantasy | Musical | Romance

Tagline:

Rollicking Fun For Everyone!

Plot:

An ice-skating Snow White finds refuge from the Wicked Queen with the Three Stooges.

Plot Keywords:

Snow White | The Three Stooges | Ice Skating | Princess | King

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Carol Heiss	...	Snow White
Larry Fine	...	Larry
Joe DeRita	...	Curly-Joe
Moe Howard	...	Moe
Edson Stroll	...	Prince Charming
Patricia Medina	...	Queen / Witch
Guy Rolfe	...	Count Oga
Michael David	...	Rolf
Buddy Baer	...	Hordred
Edgar Barrier	...	King Augustus
Peter Coe	...	Captain
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Marie Blake	...	Servant (as Blossom Rock)

Also Known As:

Snow White and the Three Clowns

Runtime:

107 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

4-Track Stereo (Westrex Recording System)

Certification:

Australia:G | Finland:K-8 | Sweden:11 | USA:G

Company:

Chanford

Trivia:

The classic slapstick "Stooge" routines are kept to a minimum in this film, in part because by 1961 when this film was released, The Three Stooges' Columbia shorts were being shown on television, and Moe Howard was said to be very sensitive to parental complaints about the violence in the shorts.

Goofs:

Factual errors: When Snow White escapes to the cottage of the Seven Dwarfs, she is scared by the animals in the forest. One of them is a puma, an animal from America.

Quotes:

Snow White: I love you just as you are, all three of you.
Larry: Gee. Only our mother ever said that without laughing in our faces.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Hollywood Screen Tests: Take 2 (1999) (TV)

Soundtrack:

Once in a Million Years

Delightful Departure!

I thought this was a highly entertaining, sweet, and though somewhat of a departure for the stooges, fresh picture. I thought they played their parts well, adding the correct emotional drama, which was really amazing to see from slapstick comedians. I completely enjoy this film, and have watched it over and over again. A die-hard fan of the Three Stooges, I was not at all upset, but rather pleased with their attempt to reach out and try something more. There are plenty of laughs hidden in the film, just pay attention to the dialog rather than wait for Moe to reach out and slap someone. If you're looking for a film that will please the entire family, not just the adults, this is also a great choice. It's funny, clean and elating to watch, as all the Three Stooges pictures are. All in all, this is an excellent film in every way, and, if you're not looking for traditional Stooge laughs, you will be quite pleased!