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The stooges are potters in ancient Rome during the reign of Emperor Octopus Grabus. When the emperor orders all beautiful red-headed women to be brought before him so he can select a wife, Diana, a pretty red-head, seeks refuge with the stooges. Some soldiers find Diana's hiding place and they are all brought to the palace where the stooges escape and try to pass of Curly as Diana, having broken the emperor's glasses. Their ruse fails and they're caught by the palace guards as they try to escape.

Top Cast

  • Moe Howard

    Moe Howard

    Mohicus

  • Larry Fine

    Larry Fine

    Larrycus

  • Curly Howard

    Curly Howard

    Curleycue

  • Vernon Dent

    Vernon Dent

    Emperor Octopus Grabus

  • Marjorie Deanne

    Marjorie Deanne

    Diana

  • Bobby Barber

    Bobby Barber

    Snake Charmer (uncredited)

  • Eddy Chandler

    Eddy Chandler

    Guard at Pottery Shop (uncredited)

  • Joe Garcio

    Joe Garcio

    Guard (uncredited)

  • Monte Collins

    Monte Collins

    Emperor's Aide (uncredited)

Overview

The stooges are potters in ancient Rome during the reign of Emperor Octopus Grabus. When the emperor orders all beautiful red-headed women to be brought before him so he can select a wife, Diana, a pretty red-head, seeks refuge with the stooges. Some soldiers find Diana's hiding place and they are all brought to the palace where the stooges escape and try to pass of Curly as Diana, having broken the emperor's glasses. Their ruse fails and they're caught by the palace guards as they try to escape.

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