Hoi Polloi
"Meet the new darlings of society!"
Originally released in 1935. Hoi Polloi is a comedy film. directed by Del Lord. At just 19 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Curly Howard, Larry Fine, and Moe Howard
Synopsis
A professor bets that he can turn the stooges into gentlemen. After many attempts to teach them etiquette, he brings them to a fancy society party. The stooges' new found manners don't last very long, and the party quickly degenerates. By the end, the other guests have adopted stooge-like behavior and the stooges leave as gentlemen.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 29, 1935
90 years ago
Runtime
0h 19m
19 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (22 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Curly Howard
as Curly
Larry Fine
as Larry
Moe Howard
as Moe
Phyllis Crane
as Nichols' Daughter (uncredited)
Mary Dees
as Party Guest (uncredited)
Poppy Wilde
as Woman with Cigar Smoker (uncredited)
Bud Jamison
as Butler (uncredited)
Gino Corrado
as Maître d' (archive footage) (uncredited)
Jack 'Tiny' Lipson
as Party Guest (uncredited)
Robert Graves
as Prof. Nichols (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hoi Polloi about?
A professor bets that he can turn the stooges into gentlemen. After many attempts to teach them etiquette, he brings them to a fancy society party. The stooges' new found manners don't last very lo...
Who directed Hoi Polloi?
Hoi Polloi was directed by Del Lord.
How long is Hoi Polloi?
Hoi Polloi has a runtime of 0 hours and 19 minutes (19 minutes total).
When was Hoi Polloi released?
Hoi Polloi was released on August 29, 1935 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hoi Polloi?
The main cast of Hoi Polloi includes Curly Howard, Larry Fine, Moe Howard, Phyllis Crane, Mary Dees.