Squareheads of the Round Table

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Moe Howard, Larry Fine, Shemp Howard, and Christine McIntyre in Squareheads of the Round Table (1948)

Set in Arthurian times, the Stooges decide to help their friend Cedric the Blacksmith win the hand of the fair princess Elaine. At night the group sneaks into the castle to serenade Elaine, ... Read allSet in Arthurian times, the Stooges decide to help their friend Cedric the Blacksmith win the hand of the fair princess Elaine. At night the group sneaks into the castle to serenade Elaine, but pick the wrong window and are caught by the King. Tossed in the dungeon, the boys esca... Read allSet in Arthurian times, the Stooges decide to help their friend Cedric the Blacksmith win the hand of the fair princess Elaine. At night the group sneaks into the castle to serenade Elaine, but pick the wrong window and are caught by the King. Tossed in the dungeon, the boys escape with Cedric's help and manage to foil the plans of the Black Prince who was plotting ag... Read all

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Moe Howard

Moe
(as Moe)

Larry Fine

Larry
(as Larry)

Shemp Howard

Shemp
(as Shemp)

Christine McIntyre

Princess Elaine

Philip Van Zandt

The Black Prince
(as Phil Van Zandt)

Jock Mahoney

Cedric the Blacksmith
(as Jacques O'Mahoney)

Vernon Dent

King Arthur

Tiny Brauer

Sir Satchel
(uncredited)

Douglas D. Coppin

Soldier
(uncredited)

Joe Garcio

Soldier
(uncredited)

Robert Kellard

Guard #1
(uncredited)

Judy Malcolm

Lady-In-Waiting
(uncredited)

Joe Palma

Guard #2
(uncredited)

Director
- Edward Bernds
Writer
- Edward Bernds
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Trivia
The first Stooges short to feature regular support Philip Van Zandt, after having a bit part as a soldier on "Boobs in Arms" (1940).

Goofs
The two guards that start to chase the stooges when they get out of their jail cell are wearing white tunics with a cross (like a Crusader's) but when they are next shown (chasing them through hallways) their tunics are dark with lions on them.

Quotes
Larry: Cedric, old boy, don't let it get you down.
Shemp: No. Just one fftt, and it's all over.
Cedric the Blacksmith: Thanks. You're brave men. It will be an honor to go to the block with you.
Moe, Larry, Shemp: [modestly] Oh...
[flinching]
Shemp: What?
Moe: You mean they're gonna give us the works, too?
Cedric the Blacksmith: Didn't you know?
Moe, Larry, Shemp: No!
Cedric the Blacksmith: We all die together.
Moe: Oh, no. I gotta get myself a cheap lawyer.
Shemp: And I just bought two new hats.
Larry: I can't die. I haven't seen "The Jolson Story".

Connections
Edited into Knutzy Knights (1954)

Soundtracks
Three Blind Mice
(uncredited)
Traditional
Arranged by Leigh Harline

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Stooges sing "Oh, Elaine"

One of the Stooges' very best shorts. Their roles as troubadours affords them ample opportunity to show off their singing and dancing talents. They serenade Princess Elaine on Cedric the Blacksmith's behalf with their immortal rendition of "Oh Elaine," sung to the tune of the Sextet from Lucia. Later on they do some soft-shoe in knights' armor while "Swannee River" plays on a medieval radio. In the beginning of the short, they receive a classic triple-slap in the face for singing "Oh...we...stuck our little tootsies in the water... ." There are plenty of gags, right up to the end when Shemp gets a face full of mashed fruit, "Well, fruit salad, what do you know?" Great performances from all three!