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5.7 / 10(7 votes)IMDb195616mUnited States of America

Rumpus in the Harem

“Ha-Ha-Harem Hi-Hi-Hijinks!”

Synopsis

Set in a desert land where the stooges run a restaurant, the boys need money to pay their fiancée's taxes, or the girls will be sold as slaves. Some crooks come into their restaurant and convince the boys to recover the stolen Rootin Tootin diamond. The stooges decide to return the diamond to the government and get the reward money. They learn that the Emir of Shmo has absconded with the contraband jewel. They journey to the stronghold of Shmo where they disguise as Santa Clauses and scare the ruler into giving them the diamond.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

June 21, 1956

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Jules White
Screenplay & Story
Jack White
Original Title
Rumpus in the Harem
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
16m
Production Studios
Columbia Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jules White

Screenplay & Story

Jack White, Felix Adler

Director of Photography

Ray Cory

Film Editing

Harold White

Producers

Jules White

Department Leadership Roster

Jules White

Jules White

Director

Felix Adler

Writer

Ray Cory

Director of Photography

Harold White

Editor

Jules White

Jules White

Producer

Jack White

Jack White

Screenplay

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rumpus in the Harem

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Rumpus in the Harem about?

Set in a desert land where the stooges run a restaurant, the boys need money to pay their fiancée's taxes, or the girls will be sold as slaves. Some crooks come into their restaurant and convince the boys to recover the stolen Rootin Tootin diamond. The stooges decide to return the diamond to the government and get the reward money. They learn that the Emir of Shmo has absconded with the contraband jewel. They journey to the stronghold of Shmo where they disguise as Santa Clauses and scare the ruler into giving them the diamond.

Who directed Rumpus in the Harem?

Rumpus in the Harem was directed by Jules White.

Who stars in Rumpus in the Harem?

The principal cast of Rumpus in the Harem includes Shemp Howard, Larry Fine, Moe Howard, Vernon Dent, George J. Lewis.

When was Rumpus in the Harem released and how long is it?

Rumpus in the Harem was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 16m.