Malice in the Palace (1949)

User Reviews Mostly Positive (base on 247 reviews)
Description Set in a desert land where the stooges run a restaurant, the boys set out to recover the stolen Rootin Tootin diamond after they learn from the thieves that the Emir of Shmo has absconded with the contraband jewel. They journey to the stronghold of Shmo where they disguise as Santa Clauses and scare the ruler into giving them the diamond.
Genres Comedy
Director Jules White
Producer jules white
Published Date 2026-04-01 17:45:46
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Subtitles No available subtitles
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Actors


Shemp Howard
Larry Fine
Moe Howard
Vernon Dent
George J. Lewis

Overall Reviews: Mostly Positive (base on 247 reviews)

Most recent reviews

crane wilbur Recent review

An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.

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dave tendlar Recent review

A memorable soundtrack that fit perfectly.

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rupert julian Recent review

Missed opportunities for deeper themes.

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kenneth hartford Recent review

One of the better films I've watched in a while.

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bert glennon Recent review

Great chemistry between the leads.

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tim whelan Recent review

Great chemistry between the leads.

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ben f wilson Recent review

The story felt flat and lacked momentum.

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tom mcgowan Recent review

A refreshing take on familiar themes.

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busby berkeley Recent review

Disappointing and lackluster. Expected much more.

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monte brice Recent review

Amazing movie! A must-watch for everyone.

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richard wallace Recent review

Uninspired direction and forgettable characters.

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richard ashe Recent review

Disappointing and lackluster. Expected much more.

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felix e feist Recent review

Great chemistry between the leads.

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sam white Recent review

The dialogue felt natural and well-written.

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earl bellamy Recent review

An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.

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john evans Recent review

Visually stunning and emotionally gripping. Highly recommended!

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james l wolcott Recent review

Editing choices that disrupted the flow of the story.

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joe cheung tung-cho Recent review

Excellent performances all around.

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lina wertmuller Recent review

The world-building pulled me in immediately.

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jack arnold Recent review

Weak pacing made it drag in several places.

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