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Goof on the Roof
Goof on the Roof
Directed by	Jules White
Written by	Clyde Bruckman
Produced by	Jules White
Starring	Moe Howard; Larry Fine; Shemp Howard; Frank Mitchell; Maxine Gates
Cinematography	Sam Leavitt
Edited by	Edwin Bryant
Distributed by	Columbia Pictures
Release date	December 3, 1953 (U.S.);
Running time	16:23
Country	United States
Language	English

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Goof on the Roof is a 1953 short subject directed by Jules White starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges (Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Shemp Howard). It is the 152nd entry in the series released by Columbia Pictures starring the comedians, who released 190 shorts for the studio between 1934 and 1959.

Plot

The Stooges are informed of their roommate Bill's recent marriage, necessitating their relocation to accommodate his new wife. As a gesture of appreciation, they undertake the installation of Bill's newly acquired television antenna. However, their efforts quickly devolve into chaos, resulting in the destruction of both the television set and the household itself.

The trio's ineptitude extends to basic household maintenance tasks, exemplified by recurring incidents such as Shemp repeatedly plunging headfirst into a bucket of water, prompting humorous confusion among the group members. The kitchen's swinging door proves to be another source of mishap, leading to frequent injuries.

Upon the arrival of the television set, Larry inadvertently misplaces a crucial component down a wall cavity, exacerbating the situation by inadvertently igniting a fire while searching for it. Their attempts to extinguish the flames only worsen the situation, culminating in a series of mishaps involving water buckets.

Efforts to affix the television antenna to the roof result in Shemp plummeting through the ceiling and landing atop the television set. When Bill's newlywed wife returns home to discover the chaos, she reacts furiously, prompting Bill to swiftly revert to his single status. In a fit of anger, Bill directs his frustration towards his roommates.

Cast

Moe Howard as Moe
Larry Fine as Larry
Shemp Howard as Shemp
Frank Mitchell as Bill
Maxine Gates as Rosebud

Production notes

Goof on the Roof was filmed over the span of November 17-19, 1952. Serving as a remake, it draws inspiration from the films Hog Wild (1930) starring Laurel and Hardy, and Let Down Your Aerial (1949) starring Wally Vernon and Eddie Quillan.

This marked the final original Stooge short authored by Clyde Bruckman. However, Bruckman's name continued to be associated with subsequent productions, particularly in instances where reworked films integrated narratives he had contributed to.

Following the conclusion of filming for Goof on the Roof, Shemp Howard experienced a stroke within a fortnight. Despite this setback, he underwent a swift recovery, allowing him to actively participate in the production of the Stooges' subsequent film, Income Tax Sappy which commenced in April 1953.

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 | name           = Goof on the Roof
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 | producer       = Jules White
 | distributor    = [[Columbia Pictures]]
-| released       = {{Film date|1953|12|3}}
+| released       = {{Film date|1953|12|03|U.S.}}
-| runtime        = 16' 23"
+| runtime        = {{duration|m=16|s=23}}
 | country        = United States
 | language       = English
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-'''''Goof on the Roof''''' is the 152nd 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.
+'''''Goof on the Roof''''' is a 1953 [[short film|short subject]] directed by [[Jules White]] starring American [[slapstick]] comedy team [[The Three Stooges]] ([[Moe Howard]], [[Larry Fine]] and [[Shemp Howard]]). It is the 152nd entry in the series released by [[Columbia Pictures]] starring the comedians, who released 190 shorts for the studio between 1934 and 1959.
 ==Plot==
-The Stooges receive news that their roommate and pal Bill ([[Frank Mitchell (actor)|Frank Mitchell]]) is getting married. They will soon be moving out of the house so that Bill's new lover can move in. As a favor of gratitude, the Stooges decide to install Bill's brand new television antenna.  The project goes into chaos, however, when they eventually destroy the home.
+The Stooges are informed of their roommate Bill's recent marriage, necessitating their relocation to accommodate his new wife. As a gesture of appreciation, they undertake the installation of Bill's newly acquired television antenna. However, their efforts quickly devolve into chaos, resulting in the destruction of both the television set and the household itself.
+The trio's ineptitude extends to basic household maintenance tasks, exemplified by recurring incidents such as Shemp repeatedly plunging headfirst into a bucket of water, prompting humorous confusion among the group members. The kitchen's swinging door proves to be another source of mishap, leading to frequent injuries.
-During the chaos, Moe attempts to eat a sandwich.  At first he tries a jelly sandwich, but it's ruined by Shemp spilling water on the floor.  Then Moe tries making a cheese sandwich.  When he turns around to get a drink, the cheese is knocked off the counter by an identically looking bar of soap. (Thrown away by an angry Shemp.)  Moe, not realizing the switch, slices the soap into a sandwich and eats that with a bottle of vinegar.
+Upon the arrival of the television set, Larry inadvertently misplaces a crucial component down a wall cavity, exacerbating the situation by inadvertently igniting a fire while searching for it. Their attempts to extinguish the flames only worsen the situation, culminating in a series of mishaps involving water buckets.
-The Stooges destroy the house in various ways:
-*Moe, angry at Larry using a match to look for a missing control knob, accidentally starts a fire inside a wall with the same match. His attempt to put the destroyed TV set back together fails when he leaves pieces out. Later, he gets electrocuted when he attempts to put a live electrical plug back into a wall with a metal screwdriver.
-*Larry accidentally bends the control knob from the TV. In trying to repair it, by hammering on a wall, it falls inside the wall. He creates several gaping holes trying to retrieve it. Then, trying to help put out the fire, he spills water all over the floor.
-*Shemp repeatedly spills water on the floor. Then accidentally destroys a priceless vase. While getting Bill’s new TV ready he accidentally loses his “valuable [[Cracker Jack]] ring" in it. He takes the entire set apart before finally retrieving it. Then as he is trying to install the TV antenna using a blunt axe, he destroys the chimney before creating a hole in the roof and falling through it.
-When Bill's new wife ([[Maxine Gates]]) comes home to see the mess, all hell breaks loose, and Bill is single as quickly as he had gotten married. In a fit of anger, Bill takes out his aggression on his roommates, and life as they knew it is once again restored.
+Efforts to affix the television antenna to the roof result in Shemp plummeting through the ceiling and landing atop the television set. When Bill's newlywed wife returns home to discover the chaos, she reacts furiously, prompting Bill to swiftly revert to his single status. In a fit of anger, Bill directs his frustration towards his roommates.
+==Cast==
+* [[Moe Howard]] as Moe
+* [[Larry Fine]] as Larry
+* [[Shemp Howard]] as Shemp
+* [[Frank Mitchell (actor)|Frank Mitchell]] as Bill
+* [[Maxine Gates]] as Rosebud
 ==Production notes==
-''Goof on the Roof'' is a remake of 1949's ''Let Down Your Aerial'' with [[Wally Vernon]] and [[Eddie Quillan]] and 1930's ''[[Hog Wild (1930 film)|Hog Wild]]'' with [[Laurel & Hardy]].<ref name=solo/>
+''Goof on the Roof'' was filmed over the span of November 17-19, 1952. Serving as a [[remake]], it draws inspiration from the films ''[[Hog Wild (1930 film)|Hog Wild]]'' (1930) starring [[Laurel and Hardy]], and ''Let Down Your Aerial'' (1949) starring [[Wally Vernon]] and [[Eddie Quillan]].
-This was the last original Stooge short written by [[Clyde Bruckman]]. His name would appear in future productions, however, when reworked films featured stories which Bruckman contributed to.<ref name=solo>Solomon, Jon. (2002) ''The Complete Three Stooges: The Official Filmography and Three Stooges Companion''; pp. 430-431; Comedy III Productions, Inc., ISBN 0-9711868-0-4</ref>
+This marked the final original Stooge short authored by Clyde Bruckman. However, Bruckman's name continued to be associated with subsequent productions, particularly in instances where reworked films integrated narratives he had contributed to.
+Following the conclusion of filming for ''Goof on the Roof'', [[Shemp Howard]] experienced a [[stroke]] within a fortnight. Despite this setback, he underwent a swift recovery, allowing him to actively participate in the production of the Stooges' subsequent film, ''[[Income Tax Sappy]]'' which commenced in April 1953.
-''Goof on the Roof'' was filmed on November 17-19, 1952.
-[[Shemp]] suffered a mild stroke less than two weeks after the filming for ''Goof on the Roof'' had completed. He recovered from it quickly enough that by the time of filming the next short in April 1953 ([[Musty Musketeers]]) began, he appears without any noticeable effects from it.
 ==References==
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 * {{IMDb title|0045831}}
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+*[http://www.threestooges.net/filmography/episode/151 ''Goof on the Roof'' at threestooges.net]
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