Men in Black
“A TONIC for the BLUES!”
Synopsis
The stooges are three doctors who graduated medical school by being in it for too many years. They come across such problems as an overly chirpy nurse, a mental patient, and a combination to a safe swallowed by the hospital superintendent in the course of their attempt to get through the day.
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Moe Howard
Dr. Howard
Larry Fine
Dr. Fine
Curly Howard
Dr. Howard
Dell Henderson
Dr. Graves (uncredited)
Phyllis Crane
Anna Conda (uncredited)
'Little Billy' Rhodes
Tiny Patient (uncredited)
Kay Hughes
Nurse (uncredited)
Irene Coleman
Nurse
Jeanie Roberts
Hiccupping Nurse (uncredited)
Hank Mann
Glass Door Man (uncredited)
Billy Gilbert
Dangerous Patient (uncredited)
Bud Jamison
Tiny Patient’s Doctor (uncredited)
Charles King
Anesthesiologist (uncredited)
Charles Dorety
Doctor (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 28, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ray McCarey
- Screenplay & Story
- Felix Adler
- Original Title
- Men in Black
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ray McCarey
Felix Adler
Benjamin H. Kline
James Sweeney
Jules White
Department Leadership Roster
Ray McCarey
Director
Felix Adler
Screenplay
James Sweeney
Editor
Benjamin H. Kline
Director of Photography
Jules White
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Men in Black
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Men in Black about?
The stooges are three doctors who graduated medical school by being in it for too many years. They come across such problems as an overly chirpy nurse, a mental patient, and a combination to a safe swallowed by the hospital superintendent in the course of their attempt to get through the day.
Who directed Men in Black?
Men in Black was directed by Ray McCarey.
Who stars in Men in Black?
The principal cast of Men in Black includes Moe Howard, Larry Fine, Curly Howard, Dell Henderson, Phyllis Crane.
When was Men in Black released and how long is it?
Men in Black was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 19m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Men in Black?
Men in Black holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).