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THE BOYS FROM SYRACUSE stars Allen Jones, Irene Hervey, Martha Raye, Joe Penner and Alan Mowbray. It is loosely based on the play by William Shakespeare "The Comedy of Errors". The Action taks place in Ephesus in ancient Asia Minor and concerns the efforts of two boys from Syracuse. Complications arise when their wives mistake two strangers for their husbands.

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Starring:
Allan Jones - Antipholus of Ephesus & Antipholus of Syracuse

Irene Hervey - Adriana

Martha Raye - Luce

Joe Penner - Dromio of Ephesus & Dromio of Syracuse

Alan Mowbray - Angelo

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

Julie Carter - Girl

Eric Blore - Pinch

Studio: Universal Pictures

Filmed: 1940 - Released: 1940

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