Could Larry Fine Really Play the Violin?

Fine was born to a Russian Jewish family at 3rd and South Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on October 5, 1902. ... Fine later played the violin in the Stooge films, and was the only Stooge who actually played in any scenes that showed all three of them doing so; the other two were miming.

Did Moe really slap Larry?

The resurgence in popularity did prompt Moe and Larry to find another Stooge, “Curly Joe” DeRita, whereupon the trio embarked on personal appearances. ... In the act, he slapped them around, giving rise to many of the Stooges' physical moves, but offstage Healy kept them under foot, at his mercy for bookings.

Why did Moe call Larry porcupine?

Beginning in 1933, The Three Stooges made 206 short films, and several features, with their most prolific period featuring the characters of Larry, Moe and Curly. ... He was known for his very curly hair, this gave him the name "Porcupine", which Moe calls him on occasion.

James H. Sterling

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