New Shemp DVD Scheduled for March 4

garystooge · **on:** November 21, 2007, 07:48:16 PM

A new 2-disc Shemp DVD entitled “Shemp Cocktail: A Tribute to the Original Stooge” is scheduled for release on March 4 by Passport International. Since this was posted, there was a change in the contents of the DVD. See shempcompany.com for the latest details.

Moe Hailstone · **Reply #1 on:** November 21, 2007, 09:18:13 PM

Sounds interesting.

I enjoy watching the Stooges (any of them) in movies outside of the Three Stooges. I remember seeing Shemp as a Bartender in one movie. It had the guy (I can't believe that I'm blanking on the name) who used to say "Go away kid you bother me!", also had a reddish nose.

Justin T · **Reply #2 on:** November 21, 2007, 09:19:16 PM

WOW

I like the fact that they have interviews with Shemp's daughter-in-law and grandaughter.
That's the kind of extras that Sony needs to put on future DVD sets.

Pretty neat compiliation, I'd love to get my hands on those 1930's Shemp solos.

Oh and Moe, that was comedian W.C. Fields, Shemp co-starred in his 1940 movie The Bank Dick.

That's pretty cool news Gary, thanks!

Moe Hailstone · **Reply #3 on:** November 21, 2007, 09:33:56 PM

Quote from: Justin T on November 21, 2007, 09:19:16 PM

Oh and Moe, that was comedian W.C. Fields, Shemp co-starred in his 1940 movie The Bank Dick.

Thank you. I can stop going crazy now (tried to think of the name without cheating and using the net...but it looks like I did by looking at this post

)

Is "The Bank Dick" on DVD by any chance?

falsealarms · **Reply #4 on:** November 21, 2007, 09:44:53 PM

Quote from: Moe Hailstone on November 21, 2007, 09:33:56 PM

Thank you. I can stop going crazy now (tried to think of the name without cheating and using the net...but it looks like I did by looking at this post )

Is "The Bank Dick" on DVD by any chance?

Yes

xraffle · **Reply #5 on:** November 21, 2007, 09:46:28 PM

This seems like an interesting DVD, but I wish they didn't include those 3 public domain shorts. I mean, how many of those do we need??

Waldo Twitchell · **Reply #6 on:** November 21, 2007, 10:46:58 PM

Cool idea for a DVD, although I thinked they could have picked some of Shemp's better solo shorts than the ones listed (ie. Dizzy and Daffy, Mr. Noisy). I hope Columbia will release the handful of Andy Clyde shorts Shemp co-starred in. I've seen only one - Money Squawks and it is a scream.

And I would agree with xraffle about including the public domain shorts for the umpteenth time.

The rest of the DVD seems worthwhile, especially the interviews/memorabilia with Shemp's relatives.

falsealarms · **Reply #7 on:** November 21, 2007, 11:19:06 PM

Quote from: Waldo Twitchell on November 21, 2007, 10:46:58 PM

Cool idea for a DVD, although I thinked they could have picked some of Shemp's better solo shorts than the ones listed (ie. Dizzy and Daffy, Mr. Noisy). I hope Columbia will release the handful of Andy Clyde shorts Shemp co-starred in. I've seen only one - Money Squawks and it is a scream.

And I would agree with xraffle about including the public domain shorts for the umpteenth time.

The rest of the DVD seems worthwhile, especially the interviews/memorabilia with Shemp's relatives.

I'd be much more inclined to buy if Dizzy and Daffy and Mr. Noise were on there.

locoboymakesgood · **Reply #8 on:** November 21, 2007, 11:26:43 PM

Quote from: xraffle on November 21, 2007, 09:46:28 PM

This seems like an interesting DVD, but I wish they didn't include those 3 public domain shorts. I mean, how many of those do we need??

Well, it's not taking away from anything so I have no squabbles.

The solos they have featured are public domain as well, no? Isn't all of the content on this? I could be wrong..

ThumpTheShoes · **Reply #9 on:** November 22, 2007, 07:59:09 AM

Quote from: xraffle on November 21, 2007, 09:46:28 PM

This seems like an interesting DVD, but I wish they didn't include those 3 public domain shorts. I mean, how many of those do we need??

Hundreds, and on every release! And... all from the same GoodTimes VHS release from 1986!

Quote from: Waldo Twitchell on November 21, 2007, 10:46:58 PM

I hope Columbia will release the handful of Andy Clyde shorts Shemp co-starred in. I've seen only one - Money Squawks and it is a scream.

Boobs in the Woods (now, there's a title to conjure with, eh?) is even better, IMHO.

I have the previous discs from Passport and they did a pretty decent job of releasing Knife of the Party and Henry the Ache before, although Henry may have material missing as it runs only 16 minutes (the filmography listing here has it at 19 minutes). Or, maybe it was a PAL to NTSC transfer?! The set also includes the Hollywood on Parade short with Ted Healy and the Boys.

I'll definitely grab this for the interviews and the inclusion of Private Buckaroo.

-Th

BeAStooge · **Reply #10 on:** November 26, 2007, 09:40:45 AM

Quote from: Moe Hailstone on November 21, 2007, 09:33:56 PM

Is "The Bank Dick" on DVD by any chance?

On this website, if a film is on DVD (or tape), Amazon.com links appear on the movie's Filmography page...

THE BANK DICK (1940), and Shemp Howard solo filmography.

Also, refer to this website's Videography...
Index of Three Stooges (and solo) DVD and tape home video, 1980 - Today.

Moe Hailstone · **Reply #11 on:** November 26, 2007, 10:52:15 AM

Quote from: BeAStooge on November 26, 2007, 09:40:45 AM

On this website, if a film is on DVD (or tape), Amazon.com links appear on the movie's Filmography page...

THE BANK DICK (1940), and Shemp Howard solo filmography.

Also, refer to this website's Videography...
Index of Three Stooges (and solo) DVD and tape home video, 1980 - Today.

Good to know. Thanks for the info.

IFleecem · **Reply #12 on:** November 26, 2007, 06:18:57 PM

Great News Gary!. For This Shempaholic I'll be counting the days.

Robin

Curley91 · **Reply #13 on:** November 26, 2007, 07:20:55 PM

This DVD sounds pretty good, but I'd like to see them release some of the other solos that we haven't seen already.

The home movie footage sounds really interesting, and so do the outtakes. I always enjoy watching the Stooges on the Ed Wynn show as well.

But do we really need more releases for the famous PD shorts?

ThumpTheShoes · **Reply #14 on:** November 26, 2007, 07:29:32 PM

Quote from: Curley91 on November 26, 2007, 07:20:55 PM

But do we really need more releases for the famous PD shorts?

Yes:

Quote from: ThumpTheShoes on November 22, 2007, 07:59:09 AM

Hundreds, and on every release! And... all from the same GoodTimes VHS release from 1986!

Sorry! Couldn't resist reiterating! And, I do realize that me quoting myself = instant ignore button but, hey! What else you expect from a "Chucklehead"?!

-Th

IFleecem · **Reply #15 on:** November 26, 2007, 07:32:36 PM

That is true, the P.D, shorts are always seen but always enjoyed as well. It would be nice to see some of the Columbia ShempShorts as well. Gary, do you know if they are public domain? The ones I have start out with the Screen Gems pic so am I right to assume these were shown on TV.

Robin

locoboymakesgood · **Reply #16 on:** November 27, 2007, 01:04:32 PM

Quote from: IFleecem on November 26, 2007, 07:32:36 PM

That is true, the P.D, shorts are always seen but always enjoyed as well. It would be nice to see some of the Columbia ShempShorts as well. Gary, do you know if they are public domain? The ones I have start out with the Screen Gems pic so am I right to assume these were shown on TV.

Robin

I'm sure Gary will have a more thorough answer, but the shorts included on this set aren't from his Columbia years. The copyrights on all of these expired eons ago. The Columbia ones still have copyright.

I'm assuming the Shemp solos you're talking about are the ones making the rounds through the trading community here.. those are his Columbia shorts.

garystooge · **Reply #17 on:** December 07, 2007, 09:05:56 AM

Here's an advance look at the artwork for the Shemp DVD:

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IFleecem · **Reply #18 on:** December 07, 2007, 10:34:15 AM

Ahh, Classic Shemp Mugging photo. Thanks Gary. Can't wait til March 4th now.

Robin

Moe Hailstone · **Reply #19 on:** December 07, 2007, 11:38:21 AM

Image looks great! Now I can look forward to this, along with Volume 2 of the Three Stooges.

Justin T · **Reply #20 on:** December 07, 2007, 01:35:53 PM

Thanks for posting the DVD cover art Gary, looks great. I'm definatly grabbing
this in March.

Hammond Eggar · **Reply #21 on:** December 07, 2007, 01:44:00 PM

Quote from: Justin T on December 07, 2007, 01:35:53 PM

Thanks for posting the DVD cover art Gary, looks great. I'm definatly grabbing
this in March.

Yeah me, too! It seems like a great time to be a Stooges fan, as far as DVDs go.

busybuddy · **Reply #22 on:** December 07, 2007, 04:55:02 PM

That may be the ugliest picture of Shemp ever taken. Hilarious!

Curley91 · **Reply #23 on:** December 07, 2007, 07:06:16 PM

I like that cover image! I will be wating anxiously for the March 4th release!

Now if we only knew when the next boxed set was coming out........

Monofletch · **Reply #24 on:** December 09, 2007, 07:18:15 AM

Shemp has always been my favorite Stooge!!