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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
On the DVD
Disc One:
Expanded and digitally remastered documentary feature
Still galleries: Lyla Fine's scrapbook, memorabilia, Stooge photos
3 rare audio interviews with Moe and Larry
Exclusive DVD-ROM content: Bob Bernet's "My Pal Moe"
Disc Two:
4 Digitally remastered comedy short subjects
Unedited interview footage
Rare trailers, television appearances, and more!
