Merry Mavericks
“The Stooges are wanted for vagrancy and head out west with cowboys and gunfire.”
Synopsis
Set in the old west, the stooges are mistaken for lawmen and manage to capture a gang of crooks. The boys then get the job of guarding some money in an old house reputed to be haunted by the ghost of an Indian Chief. The crooks escape and go after the money disguised as ghosts, but Shemp, disguised as the Indian Chief, manages to knock them out.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 6, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Bernds
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Bernds
- Original Title
- Merry Mavericks
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Bernds
Edward Bernds
Allen G. Siegler
Edwin H. Bryant
Hugh McCollum
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Bernds
Director
Edward Bernds
Writer
Allen G. Siegler
Director of Photography
Edwin H. Bryant
Editor
Hugh McCollum
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Merry Mavericks
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Merry Mavericks about?
Set in the old west, the stooges are mistaken for lawmen and manage to capture a gang of crooks. The boys then get the job of guarding some money in an old house reputed to be haunted by the ghost of an Indian Chief. The crooks escape and go after the money disguised as ghosts, but Shemp, disguised as the Indian Chief, manages to knock them out.
Who directed Merry Mavericks?
Merry Mavericks was directed by Edward Bernds.
Who stars in Merry Mavericks?
The principal cast of Merry Mavericks includes Shemp Howard, Larry Fine, Moe Howard, Marion Martin, Paul Campbell.
When was Merry Mavericks released and how long is it?
Merry Mavericks was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 16m.