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For [[Shemp Howard]]'s last four films (''[[Rumpus in the Harem]]'', ''[[Hot Stuff (1956 film)|Hot Stuff]]'', ''[[Scheming Schemers]]'' and ''[[Commotion on the Ocean]]''), Columbia utilized supporting actor [[Joe Palma]] to be Shemp's double. Even though the last four shorts were remakes of earlier Shemp efforts, Palma's services were needed to link what few new scenes were filmed to the older [[stock footage]]. <ref>Solomon, Jon. (2002) ''The Complete Three Stooges: The Official Filmography and Three Stooges Companion'', p. 481; Comedy III Productions, Inc., ISBN 0971186804</ref> |
For [[Shemp Howard]]'s last four films (''[[Rumpus in the Harem]]'', ''[[Hot Stuff (1956 film)|Hot Stuff]]'', ''[[Scheming Schemers]]'' and ''[[Commotion on the Ocean]]''), Columbia utilized supporting actor [[Joe Palma]] to be Shemp's double. Even though the last four shorts were remakes of earlier Shemp efforts, Palma's services were needed to link what few new scenes were filmed to the older [[stock footage]]. <ref>Solomon, Jon. (2002) ''The Complete Three Stooges: The Official Filmography and Three Stooges Companion'', p. 481; Comedy III Productions, Inc., ISBN 0971186804</ref> |
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[[Image:rumpus.jpg|thumb|left|400px|[[Joe Palma]] (far left) is seen doubling for [[Shemp Howard]] in ''Rumpus in the Harem''. Harem girls [[Suzanne Ridgeway]] and [[Harriette Tarler]] dance for the boys.]] |
[[Image:rumpus.jpg|thumb|left|400px|[[Joe Palma]] (far left) is seen doubling for [[Shemp Howard]] in ''Rumpus in the Harem''. Harem girls [[Suzanne Ridgeway]] and [[Harriette Tarler]] dance for the boys.]] |
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For ''Rumpus in the Harem'', Palma is seen from the back several times. The first time occurs in the restaurant when Mow declare that the trio must do something to help their sweethearts. Larry then concludes the conversation by saying "I've got it, I've got it!" Moe inquires with "What?" Larry replies, "a terrific headache!" |
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Later, Palma is seen from the back being chased in circles by the palace guard. A few lines of dialogue appear — "Whoa, Moe, Larry! Moe, help!" - by dubbing Shemp's voice from the soundtracks of ''[[Fuelin' Around]]'' and ''[[Blunder Boys]]''. Palma is seen one final time, making a mad dash for the open window, and supplying his own yell before making the final jump. This was one of the few times during his tenure as Shemp's double that Palma was require to speak without the aid of dubbing. <ref>Lenburg, Jeff; Howard Maurer, Joan; Lenburg, Greg; (1982). ''The Three Stooges Scrapbook'', p. 263, Citadel Press. ISBN 0806509465 </ref>. |
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== See also == |
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| Rumpus in the Harem | |
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| Directed by | Jules White |
| Written by | Felix Adler |
| Produced by | Jules White |
| Starring | Moe Howard Larry Fine Shemp Howard Joe Palma Vernon Dent George J. Lewis Diana Darrin Helen Jay Ruth White Harriette Tarler Suzanne Ridgeway |
| Cinematography | Ray Cory |
| Edited by | Harold White |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
Release dates |  June 21, 1956 |
Running time | 15' 58" |
| Country |  United States |
| Language | English |
Rumpus in the Harem is the 171st short subject starring American slapstick comedy team the Three Stooges. The trio made a total of 190 shorts for Columbia Pictures between 1934 and 1959.
End of the Shemp Howard era
For Shemp Howard's last four films (Rumpus in the Harem, Hot Stuff, Scheming Schemers and Commotion on the Ocean), Columbia utilized supporting actor Joe Palma to be Shemp's double. Even though the last four shorts were remakes of earlier Shemp efforts, Palma's services were needed to link what few new scenes were filmed to the older stock footage. [1]
For Rumpus in the Harem, Palma is seen from the back several times. The first time occurs in the restaurant when Mow declare that the trio must do something to help their sweethearts. Larry then concludes the conversation by saying "I've got it, I've got it!" Moe inquires with "What?" Larry replies, "a terrific headache!"
Later, Palma is seen from the back being chased in circles by the palace guard. A few lines of dialogue appear — "Whoa, Moe, Larry! Moe, help!" - by dubbing Shemp's voice from the soundtracks of Fuelin' Around and Blunder Boys. Palma is seen one final time, making a mad dash for the open window, and supplying his own yell before making the final jump. This was one of the few times during his tenure as Shemp's double that Palma was require to speak without the aid of dubbing. [2].
See also
References
Further reading
- Moe Howard and the Three Stooges; by Moe Howard, (Citadel Press, 1977). ISBN 0806507233
- The Three Stooges Scrapbook; by Jeff Lenburg, Joan Howard Maurer, Greg Lenburg (Citadel Press, 1994). ISBN 0806509465
- The Three Stooges: An Illustrated History, From Amalgamated Morons to American Icons; by Michael Fleming (Broadway Publishing, 2002). ISBN 0767905563
- One Fine Stooge: A Frizzy Life in Pictures; by Steve Cox and Jim Terry, (Cumberland House Publishing, 2006). ISBN 1581823630
- The Three Stooges: The Triumphs and Tragedies of the Most Popular Comedy Team of All Time, by Jeff Forrester, Tom Forrester, Joe Wallison. (Donaldson Books, 2004). ISBN 0971580103
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