Goof on the Roof (1953): Cast & Plot
Goof on the Roof is a 1953 short comedy directed by Jules White, starring Larry Fine as Larry, Moe Howard and Shemp Howard. It runs 16 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 16 min
- Director
- Jules White
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Goof on the Roof About?
The premise of Goof on the Roof without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Tasked with looking after a friend's house while he prepares for his wedding, the Three Stooges are roped into installing his new television and antenna. Chaos erupts as their slapstick antics turn a simple job into a series of comedic mishaps. The short marks Clyde Bruckman's final script for the Stooges.
Goof on the Roof Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- slapstick comedy
- rhyme in title
- remake
- the three stooges
Goof on the Roof Cast & Characters
Larry Fine leads the cast as Larry, with Moe Howard as Moe and Shemp Howard as Shemp. Directed by Jules White; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jules White
- Larry Fine as Larry
- Moe Howard as Moe
- Shemp Howard as Shemp
- Frank Mitchell as Bill
Also Starring in Goof on the Roof
· 1 more- Maxine Gates Rosebud
More from Jules White
More films directed by Jules White: Sappy Bull Fighters, Triple Crossed, Oil’s Well That Ends Well and Flying Saucer Daffy.
Goof on the Roof Plot Summary
What happens in Goof on the Roof from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The Stooges, Larry, Moe, and Shemp, discover that their roommate Bill has just married, which means they need to relocate to make room for his new wife, Rosebud. As a grateful gesture, they take on the task of installing Bill’s newly acquired television antenna, hoping to enhance their host’s new domestic life and show their appreciation in a practical, hands-on way.
Full summary
The whole story of Goof on the Roof, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Goof on the Roof?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What task do the Stooges take on as a gesture of appreciation for their roommate Bill?
Goof on the Roof Also Known As
Also known as “Тупицы на крыше”.
- Also known as
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- Тупицы на крыше
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Goof on the Roof FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Goof on the Roof, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Goof on the Roof?
Goof on the Roof runs 16 minutes.
When was Goof on the Roof released?
Goof on the Roof was released on December 3, 1953.
Who directed Goof on the Roof?
Goof on the Roof was directed by Jules White.
More films by Jules White Who is in the cast of Goof on the Roof?
Goof on the Roof stars Larry Fine as Larry, Moe Howard as Moe and Shemp Howard as Shemp, among 5 credited actors.
Does Goof on the Roof have a post-credit scene?
No. Goof on the Roof has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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