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Moe Howard and the 3 Stooges: The Pictorial Biography of the Wildest Trio in the History of American Entertainment [Paperback]

Moe Howard
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Book Description

January 1, 1960
Former England library copy. Has the library stickers and pouch, otherwise in very nice shape. All pages in tact and clean.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Citadel; 1st Edition. edition (January 1, 1960)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0806507233
  • ISBN-13: 978-0806507231
  • Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #645,347 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This is easily one of the most entertaining books you will ever read. "rjgrib"  |  8 reviewers made a similar statement
There are some very charming and funny moments with his mother. Dsali  |  5 reviewers made a similar statement
Moe Howard's book is a great quick read if you can find a copy. First Things First  |  5 reviewers made a similar statement
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39 of 39 people found the following review helpful
Moe Howard's book is a great quick read if you can find a copy. In it he tells us of his roots in Brooklyn New York, having been born with the decidedly non-show-biz name Moses Harry Horwitz following older brother Sam (Shemp) into the world. Later on, the baby of the family Jerome (Curly) came into being. The book is laced with great photos and funny anecdotes. For instance, Moe recalls noticing an ad in Billboard Magazine when he was a teenager, seeking a handsome actor with a nice wardrobe for some shows in Mississippi. Moe, lacking photos and nice clothes sent in a photo of his good-looking friend from down the block and to his amazement, received a train ticket in the mail. Never doubting his ability to sell himself, Moe ignored Shemp's hysterical warnings about being loony and setting himself up for criminal prosecution, and took the train ride down there. After the initial shock of the theater owner wore off, Moe swept floors for a few weeks and later became an actor in the troupe garnering some valuable early theater experience there. Later with Shemp, Moe became a vaudeville performer. One day Moe noticed a strange-looking entertainer playing violin while doing a kooky Russian dance as his act. This turned out to be Moe's first encounter with Larry Fine. Moe, Shemp, and Larry later hooked up with a star of the vaudeville circuit Ted Healy, playing his background foils. When Shemp decided to pursue some solo film work Curly was sent for to replace him, and when the three of them decided they'd had enough of Healy's drinking and uninspiring pay, they quit and The Three Stooges were born...(the name was Moe's idea) and the rest was history! When the Stooges signed with Columbia Pictures where they created their many famous film shorts (called "two-reelers"), their contract contained a clause which signed away their rights "in perpetuity in mediums existing now or to be invented." Unfortunately for the Stooges, one of the new mediums which was soon to be invented was television. When the Stooges's two-reelers were released on television they were an instant success. And while the Stooges did earn very respectable salaries from Columbia for their acting work, the mind boggles at the amount that would have flooded into their bank accounts from T.V. royalties. To me, this finally explains the long-lingering question I've had in the back of my mind as to why the Stooges kept on going with the far inferior replacements Joe Besser and Joe DeRita after the deaths of Curly and Shemp. The answer is that after the explosive success of the Stooges on television, they were able to command large personal appearance fees and endorsements to compensate for their being shut out from royalties by their contract. Furthermore, they were able to produce some lucrative feature-length films during this period. Throughout the book, Moe comes across as a classy and positive man, rolling with life's punches and enjoying "clean living", and always honoring his wife, children, brothers, parents, grandchildren and friends with an unflagging loyalty, pride and a deep and sincere love. Humble in the face of his iconic status, he allows himself to beam with pride at moments of great adulation and honor, and we beam right along with him. My only wish for this book is that Moe would have included some more glimpses into Curly's life, because we are left to wonder what he was up to as a child, adolescent and adult with only a few tantalizing tidbits offered here. But Moe's great love and respect for his brother Jerome/Curly does shines through. At one point he calls Curly a "genius in his field", an assessment validated by his secure place in the patheon of comedic legends, right alongside Moe, Larry and Shemp. We are richer people for Moe's memoirs. Highly recommended.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of anecdotes and incredibly entertaining January 14, 2000
This is easily one of the most entertaining books you will ever read. Not only for Stooge fans but anyone who likes classic comedy. Once you start reading, it will be hard to put down. Moe Howard was a born author! He relays funny and interesting stories about the "boys" and throughout the book you will find yourself laughing, amazed, and even wiping a tear from your eyes. Great black and white photos are spread about capturing some of the Stooges funniest moments. A wonderful book guaranteed to delight you.
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book by a great man August 3, 1999
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This book gives as a good look at the life and times of the Three Stooges. Not only from a Proffesional standpoint, but from a personal one as well. I can now see why the Stooges left Ted Healy, and how hard Moe worked.

Overall, it tells you a lot about what their lives were really like.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
I found Moes desciption of the stooges history was both enlightening and funny. I really enjoyed the history update. Left me wanting more.
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Published 2 months ago by rustynails
4.0 out of 5 stars Not for history buffs
While this book was not what I expected, it still has merit and is an enjoyable light read. I was wanting a definitive history of the Stooges. Alas, I was disappointed. Read more
Published 2 months ago by pnut166
5.0 out of 5 stars Three Stooges
If you are a fan or know one you need to by a gift for, this is a great book
Published 3 months ago by Lisa A. Ellis
5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of pictures
There were a ton of pictures in this book. Really a good book if you want to get to know the real story of the Three Stooges. I would recommend it for any Stooges fan.
Published 8 months ago by sunny
5.0 out of 5 stars The Master has spoken - from the source
This is a must for all 3 Stooges fans. Having the original stooge's thoughts and memeories are great. The pictures are wonderful and are throughout the book. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Java Developer
5.0 out of 5 stars Review Moe Howard and the 3 Stooges
Just started reading it and it's off to a great start! This is a pretty fun and insightful story, and there are plenty of wonderful pictures of Moe and his family. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Dsali
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Have for Any Big Stooge Fan - Only One Complaint...
I really couldn't agree more or add to the majority of the reviews here, it's a charming and endearing book and Moe's love for his family, fellow stooges and entertaining in... Read more
Published 22 months ago by William S. Joyner III
4.0 out of 5 stars Moe Tells It Straight
An interesting book by Moe himself, that tells the history of the Stooges from his perspective. It is a quick read and profusely stuffed with photos throughout. Read more
Published 23 months ago by David M. England
5.0 out of 5 stars Get Moe for your Money!
I'm a huge fan of the Three Stooges comedy team, having seen all their movies and read all the books about them. Read more
Published 23 months ago by J.D. Guinness
4.0 out of 5 stars Delivery Review
The book arrived in good condition. As it was a gift to my son who lives away from home in college, I did not personally inspect it but my son said it was OK!
Published on January 19, 2011 by Rick Highberger
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