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.
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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