Snow White and the Three Stooges (1961)

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

Directors:

Walter Lang, Frank Tashlin (uncredited)

Writers:

Noel Langley (screenplay), Elwood Ullman (screenplay)

Stars:

Moe Howard, Larry Fine, Carol Heiss

1 nomination.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Carol Heiss	...	Snow White
Edson Stroll	...	Prince Charming / Quatro
Patricia Medina	...	Queen / Witch / Gypsy Matilda
Joe DeRita	...	Curly-Joe (as The Three Stooges)
Larry Fine	...	Larry (as The Three Stooges)
Moe Howard	...	Moe (as The Three Stooges)
Guy Rolfe	...	Count Oga
Michael David	...	Rolf
Buddy Baer	...	Hordred
Edgar Barrier	...	King Augustus
Peter Coe	...	Captain

Storyline

Based on the classic fairy tale, Larry, Moe, and Curly Joe (the Three Stooges) substitute for the Seven Dwarfs while the princess Snow White (Olympic figure skating champion Carol Heiss) is forced to flee from her jealous stepmother, the queen (Patricia Medina), who takes drastic steps to insure that Snow White never gains the throne.

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Plot Keywords:

snow white | the three stooges | princess | ice skating | prince | 

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Taglines:

What sheer enchantment and delight for everyone -- everywhere!

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Genres:

Adventure | Comedy | Family | Fantasy | Musical | Romance

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 December 1961 (Ireland)

Also Known As:

Snow White and the Three Clowns

Filming Locations:

Stage 15, 20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$3,500,000 (estimated)

Gross USA:

$2,616,000

Company Credits

Production Co:

Chanford

Technical Specs

Runtime:

107 min

Sound Mix:

4-Track Stereo (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2:55:1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The old woman who identifies Prince Charming by his birthmark ("Servant") is Marie Blake (aka Blossom Rock), "Grandmama" on The Addams Family (1964), and sister to actress Jeanette MacDonald.

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Goofs

When the Stooges play music to Snow White, Curly Joe plays a concertina, an instrument that was not invented until 1844.

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Quotes

[hawking an all-purpose "medicine" called Yuk]
Moe: Become the envy of your friends. Surprise your wife. You, lady, grow a beard and surprise your husband!

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Connections

Featured in Doogie Howser, M.D.: It's a Wonderful Laugh (1991)

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Soundtracks

I Said It Then, I Say It Now
Music and Lyrics by Harry Harris
Performed by Carol Heiss and Edson Stroll (dubbed by Bill Lee (uncredited))

User Reviews

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!