What's the Matador?
"World's Champion Bull Throwers!"
Originally released in 1942. What's the Matador? is a comedy film. directed by Jules White. At just 17 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Moe Howard, Larry Fine, and Curly Howard
Synopsis
The stooges are actors traveling to perform at a fiesta in Mexico. After they accidentally switch suitcases with that of Dolores, a lovely senorita they met on trip down, they must sneak into her house to retrieve their suitcase. When they are confronted by her jealous husband he vows to kill them if he sees them again. At the fiesta where they are performing a comedy bullfight (Curly is the matador, Moe and Larry are in a bull costume) the husband bribes the attendants to let a real bull into the ring. Curly knocks the bull out with a head butt and becomes a hero.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 23, 1942
83 years ago
Runtime
0h 17m
17 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Moe Howard
as Moe
Larry Fine
as Larry
Curly Howard
as Curly
Suzanne Kaaren
as Dolores Sanchez
Harry Burns
as Jose Sanchez
Dorothy Appleby
as O'Brien's Secretary
Paul Ellis
as Pedro Alverez (uncredited)
Joe Garcio
as Audience Member (uncredited)
Cy Schindell
as Bullring Attendant (uncredited)
Eddie Laughton
as Telegraph Clerk / Bullring Attendant (uncredited)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is What's the Matador? about?
The stooges are actors traveling to perform at a fiesta in Mexico. After they accidentally switch suitcases with that of Dolores, a lovely senorita they met on trip down, they must sneak into her h...
Who directed What's the Matador??
What's the Matador? was directed by Jules White.
How long is What's the Matador??
What's the Matador? has a runtime of 0 hours and 17 minutes (17 minutes total).
When was What's the Matador? released?
What's the Matador? was released on April 23, 1942 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in What's the Matador??
The main cast of What's the Matador? includes Moe Howard, Larry Fine, Curly Howard, Suzanne Kaaren, Harry Burns.