What The Three Stooges' Last Movies Were Like Before They Died

May 2024 · 2 minute read

Eventually, Moe Howard was the last of the original Stooges left. "The Three Stooges Scrapbook" suggests that was a heavy weight to bear, saying that he had trouble watching any of the old stuff. He explained, "How strange it is that people can laugh at comedians who are dead and never give it a second thought. At the same time, it's good to think that Shemp and my kid brother, Curly, are still remembered."

After Larry Fine's stroke, Moe made an attempt to keep going. There were plans for a movie in the Philippines, but it quickly became apparent that Stooge replacement Emil Sitka just wasn't going to work. Old footage of the old crew continued to be rereleased, and just after Larry's death, Moe, Curly-Joe, and the still-involved Sitka were slated to start filming what would be a new Stooges comedy. This time, they were going with an R rating, but it would never be finished. Although no one would know it until later, Moe was already sick during production meetings. The beginning of filming was postponed to give Moe a chance to recover his strength, but he would not.

Moe Howard — the last original Stooge — lived to the ripe old age of 78. He died on May 4, 1975... just 24 days before he, his brothers, and longtime friend Larry Fine were inducted into The Motion Picture Hall of Fame. This time, there would be no more movies.

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