The Boys from Syracuse
“BROADWAY'S SENSATIONAL STAGE HIT...becomes the year's screen spectacle!”
Synopsis
The action takes place in Ephesus in ancient Asia Minor, and the concerns The efforts of two boys from Syracuse, Anthipholus and his servant Dromio, to find their long-lost twins who, for reason of plot confusion, are also named Anthipholus and Dromio. Complications arise when the wife of the Ephesians, Adriana and her servant Luce, mistake the two strangers for their husband, though the couples eventually get sorted out after Adriana's sister Luciana and the Syracuse Antipholus admit their love
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THE BOYS FROM SYRACUSE Original 1940 Theatrical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-01-18
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Allan Jones
Antipholus von Eph/Sy
Martha Raye
Luce
Alan Mowbray
Angelo
Irene Hervey
Adriana
Joe Penner
Dromio of Ephesus / Dromio of Syracuse
Charles Butterworth
Duke of Ephesus
Rosemary Lane
Phyllis
Samuel S. Hinds
Angeen
Tom Dugan
Octavius
Spencer Charters
Turnkey
Doris Lloyd
Woman
Larry J. Blake
Announcer
Eddie Acuff
Taxi Cab Driver
Matt McHugh
Bartender
David Oliver
Messenger
June Wilkins
Secretary
Bess Flowers
Woman
Cyril Ring
Guard
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 30, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- A. Edward Sutherland
- Screenplay & Story
- George Abbott, Lorenz Hart
- Original Title
- The Boys from Syracuse
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
A. Edward Sutherland
George Abbott, Lorenz Hart
Milton Carruth
Department Leadership Roster
A. Edward Sutherland
Director
George Abbott
Writer
Milton Carruth
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Boys from Syracuse
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What is The Boys from Syracuse about?
The action takes place in Ephesus in ancient Asia Minor, and the concerns The efforts of two boys from Syracuse, Anthipholus and his servant Dromio, to find their long-lost twins who, for reason of plot confusion, are also named Anthipholus and Dromio. Complications arise when the wife of the Ephesians, Adriana and her servant Luce, mistake the two strangers for their husband, though the couples eventually get sorted out after Adriana's sister Luciana and the Syracuse Antipholus admit their love
Who directed The Boys from Syracuse?
The Boys from Syracuse was directed by A. Edward Sutherland.
Who stars in The Boys from Syracuse?
The principal cast of The Boys from Syracuse includes Allan Jones, Martha Raye, Alan Mowbray, Irene Hervey, Joe Penner.
When was The Boys from Syracuse released and how long is it?
The Boys from Syracuse was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.