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Stooges: The Men Behind The Mayhem (2004)

Starring: Moe Howard, Larry Fine Director: Paul E. Gierucki Rating: NR (Not Rated) Format: DVD

4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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Product Details

Actors: Moe Howard, Larry Fine, Curly Howard, Edward Bernds, Joe Besser
Directors: Paul E. Gierucki
Writers: Paul E. Gierucki
Producers: Paul E. Gierucki, Jerry Taylor, William Michael Hunt
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Extra tracks, NTSC
Language: English
Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number of discs: 2
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Mackinac Media
DVD Release Date: April 26, 2005
Run Time: 50 minutes

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

ASIN: B00080ZGZQ
Amazon.com Sales Rank: #75,765 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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So, was Larry Fine really the Keith Richards of the Three Stooges? That's just one of the weighty assertions put forth in this thoughtful bio of the world's greatest troupe of slapstick comedians. Aside from lovingly edited "greatest hits" moments, this A&E production also contains hardcore Stooge material documenting the troupe's early years (under the name Ted Healy and his Stooges), as well as detailing the ever-changing Stooge membership. The video is impressive not only for its breadth of coverage, but also for its depth. Viewers are treated to an ultra-rare glimpse of the early Stooges performing on vaudeville as well as poignant home movies of an aged Curly. But it's not all sugary praise and heart-tugging remembrance; the video points out that the Stooges appropriated much of their act from other performers and, during the early part of the career, weren't really all that popular. Overall, The Three Stooges is a compelling work that puts a touchingly human face on characters most think of as simple, pie-throwing clowns. --S. Duda

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Originally airing on A&E's Biography channel, this extensive documentary goes behind the scenes of the legendary comedy show THE THREE STOOGES. Over two hours of previously-unseen footage offers viewers an insightful look at the private lives of everyone's favorite funnymen. Interviews with family and friends of the stars, outtakes, and backstage material help to paint a revealing portrait of the men who made up the hugely popular comic trio. **NON STANDARD PRICING**

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5.0 out of 5 stars Top Notch Addition to any Stooge Collection, February 6, 2006

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I was impressed with the quality in this DVD presentation. This documentary succeeds in many ways and preserves for all time some integral interviews of those who knew the Stooges. Some of the rare photography (including much from the Larry Fine family) was amazing, to say the least, and the DVD is well worth the purchase. It's much better than any previous or current documentaries on the comedy team or Ted Healy. The radio interviews with the Stooges add a nice touch as supplemental materials.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet and Concise, April 13, 2001

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This review is from: Biography - The Three Stooges [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This 1 hour biography did in one hour what the TV movie couldn't do in two, tell the complete story. It shows the stooges brilliance while at the same time showing the hardships they faced. There was one innacuracy, Curly's birthday, which is October 22, not October 27, but that's okay. The important thing is that showed everything they needed to. Although Shemp's stroke in 1952 is omitted, it is only because that was not a confirmed fact when this film was made, so again, quite alright. This film is touching, as many non-stooge fans really find out that the six men who acted so goofy on film, were in truth kind-hearted men, all with families. Very well done.

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5.0 out of 5 stars I Never really knew the Stooges until I saw this video, July 25, 1999

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This review is from: Biography - The Three Stooges [VHS] (VHS Tape)

If you are a Three Stooges fan, you must get this video. Very little was ever said about the Stooges as "human beings." This Biography reveals the stooges to be not only excellent entertainers, but REAL human beings with flaws and weaknesses. Now i finally know who were the original stooges. Do you? (One fact is old in this video. Curly-Joe died a few years ago. None of the stooges are still alive.)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
This was not only interesting, and had more background history on the Stooges, but the DVDs and packaging all look brand new !

Published 21 days ago by Robert Burgess

5.0 out of 5 stars Great story!!!!
Loved this story of the 3 stooges.Learn a lot of facts that you didnt know.

Published 2 months ago by Judy Byrum

5.0 out of 5 stars Great expanded A & E Biography
Always sleuthing for "missing links" of Stoogedom, this 2 disc-set brings a smile (and laughs during crystal clear film and audio excerpts). Read more

Published 22 months ago by Phil S.

4.0 out of 5 stars Complete overview of the Stooges
This DVD is great in being brief, but descriptive, in the stooges. It follows the development of their act and all the people that made it happen. Read more

Published on March 8, 2007 by Matt Wehling

4.0 out of 5 stars Great extras, very good documentary
This is basically an extended version of the A&E Biography on the boys from some time back. The only difference is that it's now padded out with a lot of great extras. Read more

Published on September 3, 2006 by Anyechka

3.0 out of 5 stars Mediocre
The Three Stooges shorts are some of the best loved comedy films of all time, and yet many people do not know anything about the men behind the act. Read more

Published on July 22, 2006 by Samantha Kelley

5.0 out of 5 stars The best 3 stooges bio dvd
This DVD set is worth every penny just for the bonus interviews alone - you really get a good look into personal life of Larry Fine with some very interesting stories told by his... Read more

Published on July 5, 2005 by D. Wilson

3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, but............
The Three Stooges A&E Biography was an interesting documentary, but I wish there were some more clips of Stooge shorts. Read more

Published on January 28, 2002 by Kyle Cruse

5.0 out of 5 stars YUK! YUK! YUK!
Who can ever forget these marvelous clowns who kept your eyes glued to the tv laughing at their antics? Read more

Published on November 19, 2000 by Bonita L. Davis

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Interesting
This Video Gives The Stooges Balance.While I Enjoy their COmedy Genius it's also cool too See The Human Side of them.this Video Balances out everything. Read more

Published on June 23, 2000 by mistermaxxx@yahoo.com

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