The Boys from Syracuse
1940, English. Directed by A. Edward Sutherland.
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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
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- A. Edward SutherlandDirector
- Allan JonesAntipholus von Eph/Sy
- Martha RayeLuce
- Alan MowbrayAngelo
- Irene HerveyAdriana
- Joe PennerDromio of Ephesus / Dromio of Syracuse
- Charles ButterworthDuke of Ephesus
- Rosemary LanePhyllis
- Samuel S. HindsAngeen
- Tom DuganOctavius
- Spencer ChartersTurnkey
- Doris LloydWoman
- Larry J. BlakeAnnouncer
Details
- Released
- 30 July 1940
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- George Abbott
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The Boys from Syracuse is adapted from a play or musical.
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The Boys from Syracuse runs 73 minutes (1h 13m).
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The Boys from Syracuse isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 July 1940. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Boys from Syracuse?
If you liked The Boys from Syracuse, try Animal Crackers, Better Nate Than Ever, The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash.
Who directed The Boys from Syracuse?
The Boys from Syracuse (1940) was directed by A. Edward Sutherland and stars Allan Jones, Martha Raye, Alan Mowbray.
What is The Boys from Syracuse based on?
The Boys from Syracuse is adapted from a play or musical.