Joe DeRita

Acting

Joe DeRita

Born July 12, 1909 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Died July 3, 1993 · aged 83

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.   Joe DeRita (July 12, 1909 – July 3, 1993), born Joseph Wardell, was an American comedian who is best known as Curly-Joe DeRita, the "sixth" member of the Three Stooges. DeRita was born into a show-business family in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Wardell's father was a stage technician, his mother a professional stage dancer, and the three often acted on st…

Known For

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad WorldIt's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World · 1963
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
7.01963
MovieAdventureComedy
A group of strangers come across a man dying after a car crash who proceeds to tell them about the $350,000 he buried in California. What follows is the madcap adventures of those strangers as each attempts to claim the prize for himself.
The BravadosThe Bravados · 1958
The Bravados
6.61958
MovieWestern
Jim Douglass arrives in the small town of Rio Arriba in order to witness the hanging of the four men he believes murdered his wife. When the convicts escape, Jim tracks them into Mexico, determined to see that justice is done. But the farther Jim goes in his quest for vengeance, the more merciless he becomes, losing himself in an unrelenting spiral of hatred and violence.
4 for Texas4 for Texas · 1963
4 for Texas
5.11963
MovieComedyWestern
In the 1870s, two rival businessmen, Zack Thomas and Joe Jarrett, on a stagecoach heading to Galveston, Texas, must pull together to protect $100,000 from an outlaw named Matson. Once in Galveston, however, their rivalry continues, as Thomas joins up with Elya Carlson and Jarret with Maxine Richter. But Matson is still on the loose, and a scheming banker threatens both Thomas and Jarrett.
Slappily MarriedSlappily Married · 1946
Slappily Married
6.51946
MovieComedy
Joe's wife, who thinks he's been carrying on with another woman, moves out.
Coroner CreekCoroner Creek · 1948
Coroner Creek
6.21948
MovieWestern
A man is bent on taking revenge on those responsible for his fiancée's death.
Jitter BughouseJitter Bughouse · 1948
Jitter Bughouse
9.01948
MovieComedy
A member of a band practicing for an upcoming commercial finds out from his girlfriend that she got a job as nurse to a rich but eccentric old man, Mr. Lark. Believing that music can cure those with mental problems, he and his band accompanies the nurse to Lark's mansion in order to "cure" him.
Snow White and the Three StoogesSnow White and the Three Stooges · 1961
Snow White and the Three Stooges
5.71961
MovieAdventureComedy
Once upon a time, in the kingdom of Fortunia, a noble king and his lovely young queen lack but one blessing to make their joy complete. The queen gives birth to a daughter named Snow White, but dies soon after. The king mourns her, but in time, he remarries because of the pleading of his people. His new queen is a beautiful, but evil woman who soon becomes jealous of Snow White's beauty.
Thank Your Lucky StarsThank Your Lucky Stars · 1943
Thank Your Lucky Stars
6.21943
MovieComedyMusic
An Eddie Cantor look-alike organizes an all-star show to help the war effort.

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The Three Stooges Meet HerculesThe Three Stooges Meet Hercules · 1962
The Three Stooges Meet Hercules
6.51962
MovieComedyAdventure
The Three Stooges manage to crash through the time barrier with their slap-happy antics in this classic feature-length comedy. Larry, Moe, and Curly-Joe are friends of a young scientist, Schuyler Davis, who has created a time machine. Together with Schuyler's girlfriend, Diane, they are all transported back to ancient Ithaca which is ruled by the tyrannical King Odius. The lecherous king promptly takes a liking to Diane and banishes Schuyler and The Stooges to the galleys. When they manage to escape, they begin promoting Schuyler as "Hercules" at local gladiatorial combats - until the real Hercules shows up. But, with their unique "charm," The Stooges convince Hercules to help them rescue Diane. Written by Robert Lynch

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