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The Three Stooges Collection, Vol. 1: 1934-1936
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What's Not To Love About The Stooges?! 5 out of 5 stars.
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Ever since I was a child, I can remember laughing until my side hurt at the antics of Moe, Larry, and Curly. However, until just recently, the only ways to relive those hilarious moments were through short syndication stints on AMC and SpikeTV. Sure, a zillion DVD sets of the Stooges have been produced in the last couple decades, but none in the format that TV fans want...season-by-season (or, in the Stooges' case, year-by-year, as "seasons" hadn't even been thought of yet!). With the release of this DVD volume, though, the Stooges can finally be enjoyed in their purest form...one after another of pure hilarity!
Though it is a bit difficult to describe the antics of the Three Stooges, suffice it to say that they defined the genre of "slapstick" comedy. Mostly, the Stooges' shorts (each "episode" runs about 15-17 minutes in length) see the Stooges as down-on-their-luck Depression-era bums looking to do anything (sports, work, marriage, etc.) to make a buck. Of course, because they are so inept at working as a team, hilarity ensues! The Stooges were also masters of physical comedy (by far the best that has ever graced the Silver Screen of television), and their crazy slaps, punches, and manic routines will have you marveling at their physical talents as actors.
I mainly bought this set to reminisce by myself, but my younger (10 years old) sister also took a liking to them, and thus we started watching them together on a regular basis. She loves the silliness of Curly, the cluelessness of Larry, and how Moe always concocts the schemes but mostly ends up on the receiving end of the chaos!
To conclude, the Three Stooges are a comedy team that will never die, but came quite close to fading into obscurity before these DVD's were released. Now, however, you (and your family members) can appreciate their comedic genius for years to come!
Will you be buying Volume II after this purchase? As Curly would say: "Soitenly"!
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Studio: Sony Pictures Home Ent Release Date: 10/30/2007 Run time: 340 minutes
The Three Stooges Collection, Vol. 3: 1940-1942
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At their peak? 5 out of 5 stars.
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Perhaps the Stooges in their finest shorts. The two Nazi parodies are worth the price alone. Curly is in top form, not showing any of the signs of his heart sickness that later shorts will document. Every sight/sound gag in their repertoire is on display: the fully realized Stooges "concept," if you will.
As with the previous two releases, the sound and image quality, so sorely lacking for so many years, is razor sharp. The collection looks to have been imported from original negatives, they are so good.
Mammy 5 out of 5 stars.
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One of the all-time best routines is when the boys sing Mammy in "All the World's a Stooge". Also in this short is Curly's recitation of "Little Fly Upon the Wall". Pure genius.
great one 5 out of 5 stars.
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If you grew up watching the 3 stooges, this just one of the four you must have in your collection
Item Review 4 out of 5 stars.
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Big fan of the stooges. Added this little baby to my growing collection of this version of the stooge shorts. This is a wonderful collection to buy for any stooge lover out there. So far...so good.
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Studio: Sony Pictures Home Ent Release Date: 08/26/2008 Run time: 396 minutes
The Three Stooges Collection, Vol. 2: 1937-1939
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Another Volume Of Three Stooges Hilarity! 5 out of 5 stars.
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After purchasing the first volume of the Three Stooges collection and watching it with family members, I was pleasantly surprised that the second volume was out so soon! I pre-ordered it as soon as I could and, after viewing each short from 1937-1939, was not disappointed in the least!
The first volume had a few (but ONLY a few) clunker episodes as the Stooges and their directors were still trying to find their niche, but this volume is air-tight in both acting and directing, as the Stooges really find their formula in appealing to the baser instincts of Depression-Era film-goers (as movies were one of the few things they COULD afford for entertainment).
In my opinion, this is (overall) the best volume of the four that have been released so far, as there isn't a bad episode in the bunch. If you enjoyed the first collection, or just love the Stooges in general, buy this product with confidence that it will give you many hours of side-splitting laughs!
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Studio: Sony Pictures Home Ent Release Date: 05/27/2008 Run time: 412 minutes
The Three Stooges Collection, Vol. 4: 1943-1945
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Item Review 4 out of 5 stars.
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Big fan of the stooges. Added this little baby to my growing collection of this version of the stooge shorts. This is a wonderful collection to buy for any stooge lover out there. So far...so good.
Remember: " 'Gritto' spelled sideways is 'ottriguh-guuuhhh'..." 5 out of 5 stars.
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The fourth chronological collection shows Moe, Larry and Curly at their best with the twenty-one shorts from 1943 to 1945. In many ways, the shorts are transitional, as ill-health has begun to take its toll on Curly. Problems with high-blood pressure and other medical issues, including a series of mini-strokes that worsened in 1946 are evident in the later shorts in the collection. Even in the classic, "Micro-Phonies," one of their best shorts, shows Curly at just slightly less manic and physically frantic as those of just a year or two earlier. Still, with a few exceptions, these two- reelers show the comedy team at their slapstick best.
Before commenting on the films themselves, it is important to note that Sony has done a fine job in restoring the shorts. Gone are the scratches and out-of-focus scenes, as well as the crudely edited offerings previously shown on TV. Picture and sound are excellent; one can imagine the enjoyment experienced in theaters when these classics first appeared onscreen.
Many of these shorts are not seen today on television. During the war years, plots revolved around antics against Nazis and "Japs" in ways now considered to be politically incorrect. In particular, "The Yokes on Me" features the Stooges efforts to capture three Japanese "escapees" from a relocation camp. Although the physical comedy is typical stooge slapstick, the idea that US Citizens were imprisoned in WWII remains repugnant. Still, the short reflects the (unfortunate) prevailing attitude of the times. Other shorts, such as "No Dough Boys" are more innocuous, parodying stereotypes in more cartoonish "over-the-top" ways.
"They Stooge to Conga" is the first of the 1943 shorts and is considered to be the most violent of the shorts. Even slapstick devotees cringe when Curly impales his telephone pole climbing spike in Moe's eye, ear and skull. I would agree that is over the top, but it is like a car wreck: one feels compelled to watch. Look for Dudley Dickerson, the gifted African-American character actor, whose brilliant comedy antics are sadly seen as too-stereotypical for today's audiences. The Stooges used him in a number of their comedies. Given the nature of the times, his performances are physically inspired pieces of slapstick.
"Back from the Front", released later in 1943, features Moe's third impersonation of Hitler. The short takes place on the S.S. Schickelgruber and features non-stop mayhem. The stooges look interesting in their full beards.
"Micro-Phonies" is one of my favorite Stooge shorts. Although Curly's physical mannerisms have been slowed by his medical difficulties, facial expressions and precision mimicking of "The Voice of Spring" are priceless. Together with Moe and Larry, he offers musical interpretations of several classics that makes one wish that the Stooges had done more with song and dance in their comedies.
Like all of the shorts, viewers have their preferences. Still, most of those in this volume are entertaining, providing laughs some 60-plus years after their original release.
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The hilarious slapstick antics of Larry, Moe and Curly are back in digitally re-mastered versions of The Three Stooges shorts originally created from 1943 - 1945. The set includes, in original release order, all 21 complete shorts filmed during these years.
The Three Stooges: Curly Classics
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Fun with The Three Stooges in six zany episodes:
A Plumbing We Will Go(1940): Three would-be plumbers mistake pipes filled with wires for water pipes. Dudley Dickerson's battle in the kitchen is a highlight.
Men In Black(1934): Medical malpractice is an understatement when describing what the Stooges do to the Los Arms Hospital, where they dispense unorthodox advice, flirt with the nurses and battle a babbling intercom system. With: Dell Henderson, Jeannie Roberts and Billy Gilbert.
Micro-phonies (1945): When Curly is mistaken for an opera diva, the Stooges find their calling on the stage as Senorita Cucaracha (Curly) and Senors Mucho and Gusto (Larry and Moe). With: Christine McIntyre, Symona Boniface and Gino Corrado.
Punch Drunks(1934): Larry's rendition of Pop Goes The Weasel transforms Curly from a harmless cream puff into a vicious contender, but when Larry's violin breaks, it threatens Curly's boxing career with a TKO. With: Dorothy Granger and Al Hill.
Three Little Pigskins (1934): When the Stooges are mistaken for star football players, they not only find themselves running for goals but running for their lives when they get mixed up with the gorgeous girlfriends of a group of mobsters. With: Lucille Ball, Gertie Green and Phyllis Crane.
Woman Haters(1934): When Larry breaks his oath to the Woman Haters Club by marrying, he is treated like a traitor by his fellow members. But getting out of the marriage may be even more harmful than anything his friends could ever do to him. The Stooges' first short was done entirely in rhyme. With: Marjorie White.
The Three Stooges 75th Anniversary Collection
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Disapointed 1 out of 5 stars.
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When I bought this set from wal-mart, I should have taken my own advice:"Let the buyer beware."
Given the number of shorts the 3 stooges made, the content of this set is lame. How they get away with calling this "75th anniversary collection" I'll never know. I enjoyed watching what is on this set-but there's not a whole lot to brag about. "Kooks ture" is about the best thing here-but still it's not worth it.
Don't buy this set! Now you've been warned.
Ripoff 1 out of 5 stars.
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I bought this set thinking I was going to enjoy many hours of The Stooges. It only has a few shorts that are all over-played on TV, having seen them a hundred times already.
Charging a full retail price for a set like this, containing just a few shorts, is shameful. You're paying an extra 10 bucks for the tin box, little more. This set is a bargain-bin type item worth maybe four to five bucks at most.
It's my fault for being suckered out of my money. This purchase has taught me to read the content descriptions VERY CAREFULLY before buying future "special collections."
Now I'm off to buy the REAL complete chronological collections of The Three Stooges being released by Sony Pictures.
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Studio: Kc Sales Release Date: 02/20/2007
The Three Stooges DVD Collection (Curly Classics / Spook Louder / All the World's a Stooge)
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Average rating: 4.5 of 5
Good value 5 out of 5 stars.
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The DVD's aren't the same quality as something that was filmed 2007 but for 1940's film it is great and very enjoyable to watch.
Still funny 5 out of 5 stars.
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Some people think this stuff is silly, but it always makes me laugh. I am starting a dvd collection of varioius movies and old tv shows, this is the perfect addition. Works out to about 5 dollars an episode, can't beat that.
I would like to collect all of them, the ones with Shemp Too!
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Includes 3 Classic Stooges DVDs:
Curly Classics : Fun with The Three Stooges in six zany episodes: "A Plumbing We Will Go", "Men In Black", "Micro-Phonies", "Punch Drunks", "Three Little Pigskins" and "Woman Haters."
All the World's a Stooge: Includes these hilarious episodes: "Grips, Grunts and Groans", "All the World's a Stooge," "3 Dumb Clucks," "Three Little Pirates," "Uncivil War Birds," "Back to the Woods" and "Violent is the Word for Curly."
Spook Louder: Digital mayhem ensues in this spooktacular selection of the trio's six funniest fear fests: "Spook Louder", "Mummy's Dummies", "Shivering Sherlocks", "The Ghost Talks", "Hokus Pokus", and "Fright Night."
Family Collection 250 Movie Pack
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The Family Collection 250 Movie Pack features a dazzling array of stars including Bob Hope James Stewart Judy Garland Cary Grant Shirley Temple Gary Cooper Buster Keaton Carole Lombard Danny Kaye and countless other legendary actors and actresses. This highly entertaining DVD set includes such timeless classics such as The Road to Bali Pot O' Gold 'Til the Clouds Roll By His Girl Friday The Little Princess A Farewell to Arms The General Swing High Swing Low and The Inspector General. Never before have so many movies been offered in one amazing collection and packaged in a stunning foil collector's box.Included1. Abraham Lincoln2. Admiral was a Lady The3. Adventures of Huckleberry Finn4. Affairs of Cappy Ricks5. Africa Screams6. All Over Town7. All-American Co-Ed8. Amazing Adventure The9. Angel On My Shoulder10. Animal Kingdom The11. As You Like It12. Baloonatic The (Silent)13. Bangville Police The (Silent)14. Bear Shooters15. Beat the Devil16. Becky Sharp17. Behave Yourself18. Betsy Ross (Silent)19. Beyond Tomorrow20. Big Chance The21. Big Show The22. Big Trees The23. Black Pirate The24. Black Tights25. Blacksmith The26. Boat The (Silent)27. Bolt of Lightning A28. Borrowers The29. Bowery Blitzkrieg30. Boys of the City31. Breakfast in Hollywood32. Bride for Henry A33. Brideless Groom34. Broadway Limited35. Calendar Girl36. Captain Kidd37. Captain Scarlett38. Career Girl39. Check and Double Check40. Christmas Without Snow A41. Clancy Street Boys42. Colonel Effingham's Raid43. Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court44. Conquest of Everest The45. Constantine and the Cross46. Country Gentleman47. Cyrano De Bergerac48. Daniel Boone49. David & Goliath50. David Copperfield51. Daydreams (Silent)52. Delightfully Dangerous53. Dentist The54. Disorder In the Court55. Dixiana56. Doll Face57. Dora's Dunking Doughnuts58. Duke is Tops The59. Eagle in a Cage60. Eagle The61. East Side Kids62. Electric House The (Silent)63. Emperor Jones The64. Escape to
The Amazing 300 Classic Cartoon Collection
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don't waste your money!!! 1 out of 5 stars.
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I was hoping to get something else, the old charming cartoons of my childhood, and to enjoy them over again with my son...what a waste! The picture quality and sound are so bad, you won't believe it! I would give them out for free!
becafilm 4 out of 5 stars.
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The collection comprises the first 150 Classic Cartoon Collection, but it was not so clearly reported, so I bought both, whereas I could do without the first one.
not what i thought 1 out of 5 stars.
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This is from the early years, some black and white. I was looking for late 70's early 80's woody woodpecker and tom and jerry etc...
Awesome if you appricate where it all started! 5 out of 5 stars.
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O.K. if you want blue-ray crap full of great images and ripped off dialogue don't buy this! This is for the conniseuer of original material! It ain't disney but much better! I remember watching these shorts as a kid so they have special meaning! Plus its so freekin cheap! If your the slightest bit artistic or enjoy satire in comics thats politically incorrect now, than buy this without hesitation! So that being said....yes the quality isn't up to blue ray, but I'd rather watch old popeye than the next disney snoozer on blu-ray anyday! Very impressed!
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This collection is intended for the adult animation collector. Please be aware that some of the content may be unsuitable for children.
150 Cartoon Classics
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All your favorite characters are there including Woody Woodpecker, Casper the Ghost, Betty Boop, Little Lulu, Baby Huey, The Three Stooges and many more. You''ll discover rare gems from the early days of animation that are sure to delight any collector. It's all here in this 150 cartoon treasury, digitally re-mastered on 3 DVDs.Includes:
Aladdin and his Wonderful Lamp Ali Baba All's Fair At The Fair All's Well Along Came A Duck Ancient Fistory Ants In The Plants April Maze Assault and Flattery Bargain Counter Attack Barnyard Bunk Bee My Honey Behind the 8 Ball Express Betty Boop and Little Jimmy Betty Boop and the Little King Betty Boop with Henry, The Funniest Living American Betty Boop's Crazy Inventions Betty Boop's Ker-Choo Betty Boop's Rise to Fame Betty in Blunderland Big Bad Sindbad Boo Moon Boy Meets Dog Brave Molly Bride and Gloom Cad and Caddy Candid Candidate, The A Car-Tune Portrait Cheese Burglar Circus Capers The Cob Web Hotel Comin' Round The Mountain Cookin' With Gags Crazytown Crystal Brawl Cupid Gets His Man Customers Wanted A Date to Skate Ding Dong Doggie Dizzy Doodlers The Enchanted Square Fire Cheese Flat Heads Floor Flusher Flycycle Built for Two The Fresh Vegetable Mystery The Friendly Ghost Fright To The Finish Gabby Goes Fishing Get That Snack Shack Off the Track The Golden State Goldriggers of '49 Goofy Goat Antics Goofy Goofy Gander The Goose that Laid the Golden Egg Gopher Spinach Grampy's Indoor Outing Greek Mirthology Hairbrained Barbers Hasty and the Princess A Haul In One Hawaiian Birds Hector's Hectic Life The Henpecked Rooster Hot Air Salesman I Don''t Scare In The Museum Insect to Injury Is My Palm Read? It's a Greeks Life Jingles Jolly Fish Judge For A Day The Kindhearted Girl King for a Day Language All My Own, A Les Escargots Let's Sing w/ Popeye Litter Bear Little Brown Jug Little Hawk Little Nobody Little Soap and Water, A The Little Stranger The Littlest Martian The Lost Dream The Magic Horn Making Friends Marriage Wows Me Musical Nephews Music Academy A Mutt In The Rut My Friend the Monkey Naughty But Mice Nearlyweds The Noisy Silent Movie Nursery Scandal On With The New Once Upon A Time Out To Punch Palm Court Orchestra Pantry Panic Parlez Vous Woo Parrotville Old Folks Parrotville Post Office Patriotic Popeye Peeping Penguins Pencil Mania Picnic Panic Play Safe Popeye For President Popeye Meets Ali Baba''s Forty Thieves Popeye''s 20th Anniversary Private Eye Popeye Professor YaYa''s Memoirs The Proud Princess Pudgy Picks a Fight Pudgy Takes a Bow-Wow Quack-A-Doodle-Doo The Queen of Hearts Red Riding Hood Scotty Finds a Home Shuteye Popeye Snow Foolin'' The Snow Man So Does An Automobile A Spanish Twist Spinning Mice Spooky Swabs Spree Lunch The Story of Time Sultan Pepper The Sunshine Makers The Talking Magpies Tarts and Flowers Taxi-Turvy There''s Good Boos Tonight The Three Sisters Time For Love Tin Horn Dude Toonerville Picnic Toonerville Trolley Tree Nuts Trolley Ahoy The Tuba Tooter Turnabout is Bearplay Vacuum Cleaner Westward Whoa Winter Draws On Wolf! Wolf! You Can''t Shoe a Horsefly