The Boys from Syracuse (1940)

Name: The Boys from Syracuse
Genre: Comedy, Music
Released: 1940
Duration: 73 min
Cast: Allan Jones, Martha Raye, Alan Mowbray, Irene Hervey, Joe Penner

1h 13m United States of America

Comedy Music

Plot

Set in ancient Ephesus, two brothers from Syracuse, both named Antipholus, along with their servants, also named Dromio, embark on a chaotic quest to reunite with their long-lost twins. Misunderstandings escalate when Adriana, the wife of one Antipholus, and her servant Luce mistake the newcomers for their husbands. As confusion reigns, Adriana's sister Luciana develops feelings for the Syracuse Antipholus, leading to a series of humorous mishaps. Ultimately, love prevails, and the tangled relationships are resolved, restoring harmony among the mismatched couples.

Cast

Allan Jones Martha Raye Alan Mowbray Irene Hervey Joe Penner Charles Butterworth Rosemary Lane Samuel S. Hinds Tom Dugan Spencer Charters Doris Lloyd Larry J. Blake Eddie Acuff Matt McHugh David Oliver