Matri-Phony
1942, English. Directed by Harry Edwards.
Goofiest comedy you ever saw!
The stooges are potters in ancient Rome during the reign of Emperor Octopus Grabus. When the emperor orders all beautiful red-headed women to be brought before him so he can select a wife, Diana, a pretty red-head, seeks refuge with the stooges. Some soldiers find Diana's hiding place and they are all brought to the palace where the stooges escape and try to pass of Curly as Diana, having broken the emperor's glasses. Their ruse fails and they're caught by the palace guards as they try to escape.
- Runtime
- 0h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Harry EdwardsDirector
- Moe HowardMohicus
- Larry FineLarrycus
- Curly HowardCurleycue
- Vernon DentEmperor Octopus Grabus
- Marjorie DeanneDiana
- Bobby BarberSnake Charmer (uncredited)
- Eddy ChandlerGuard at Pottery Shop (uncredited)
- Joe GarcioGuard (uncredited)
- Monte CollinsEmperor's Aide (uncredited)
- Jack HillGuard (uncredited)
- Ethelreda LeopoldMiss Syracuse (uncredited)
- Charles PhillipsGuard (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 2 July 1942
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Elwood Ullman, Monte Collins
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Matri-Phony runs 17 minutes (0h 17m).
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Matri-Phony is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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Matri-Phony isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Matri-Phony?
If you liked Matri-Phony, try After the Ball, Men in Black, Taking Care of Business.
Who directed Matri-Phony?
Matri-Phony (1942) was directed by Harry Edwards and stars Moe Howard, Larry Fine, Curly Howard.