A stroke of luck larry fine

Fling in the ring is the onehundredfityninth columbia pictures short film starring the three stooges plot edit. Louis feinberg october 5, 1902 january 24, 1975, known professionally as larry fine, was an american actor, comedian, violinist, and boxer, who is best known as a member of the comedy act the three stooges. Unfortunately, stroke of luck was a shambolic, errorridden affair. Larry fine s imdb bio currently says that fine published a memoir in 1973 titled a stroke of luck, now rare. Larry fine, best known as the frizzy haired lightning rod of the three stooge, was the eldest.

At a critical juncture during brain surgery, alex dixon, age 12, had a stroke. The neatly inscribed correspondence details fines troubles including a stroke. Brighten up your home, office, classroom or studio with marys wonderful artwork and whimsical sense of humor. Stroke of luck rare larry fine autobiography it wasnt easy to be the middle stooge but there was no one greater than larry fine. Larry could also play piano, clarinet, and saxophone.

As a result of the immense popularity and insatiable demand, three stooges authentic vintage memorabilia continues to skyrocket in value. This was not a normal headache, it felt like someone was repeatedly stabbing an ice pick into my right temple sorry for the graphic image. Moe howard left in malice in the palace 1949 with shemp howard and larry fine. Stroke of luck, by larry fine and james carone siena publishing co. There was a later biography of larry entitled simply larry by his brother, morris moe feinberg, that compensated some for the shortcomings of larry s book. The nearly 8x6 ephemera displays 89 strength and clarity. Alex was a normal, bright, and healthy little girl, when the sudden onset of a mysterious illness began to take over her life. This is the third and final printing of three small printings. Having to cope with the atomic power of the reallife brothers moe, curly and shemp, with their ballistic energy and etchediniron personalities, larry found a way to demand attention by being the underplayer. Roughly 1 in 10 strokes are of the bleeding variety. Stroke of luck by carone, james as told by larry fine. However, it was the first book about the three stooges, as told by one of the stooges. If someone is overjoyed about a stroke of good luck you may well say they are as happy as larry.

Sitka was officially named a member of the stooges following larry fine s stroke, but never got to perform with the group. Stroke of luck by larry fine of the three stooges home. The following 10 facts not only focus on this historical aspect but also the trials and tribulations these. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. The stooges, as a group, came to an end when larry fine suffered a stroke on january 9, 1970. Synonyms for stroke of bad luck include bum rap, bad break, bad charge, bad deal, bad rap, bum deal, bummer, drag, frameup and lousy deal. Januar 1975 in woodland hills, kalifornien war ein. The privately published autobiography of stooge larry fine as told to james carone.

Stroke of luck tv commercial discovered part 2 of 2 by jim pauley pages. In rehearsals in early 1929, howard, larry fine, and shemp howard came together for the first time as a trio. The three stooges have a star on the hollywood walk of fame in honor of their contributions to the motionpictures industry at 1560 vine street in hollywood, dedicated on august 30, 1983, with exstooge joe besser in attendance in the 2000 madefortv movie, larry fine was played by evan handler in a 2004 new yorker feature on the. Below are references indicating presence of this name in another database or other reference material. Ten things you mightnt have known about larry in a career which somewhat dictated itself, as we shall soon see, larry fine was born louis feinberg in 1902 south philly. The three stooges were a hugely popular film comedy team of the mid1900s, and continue to be today even more so. Stooge larry fine on performing during the first super bowl. Louis feinberg october 5, 1902 january 24, 1975, known professionally as larry fine, was. In 1973, fine appeared in an infomercial promoting a book, a stroke of luck, presented as his memoir. Larry fine s 1973 book stroke of luck signed year printed 1973 1st edition hardcover the book has never been fully opened to any pages other than when larry signed it at the motion picture home in jan of 1974 on a visit. This photo of iggys favorite stooge, the late, great, ron asheton and original member of the three stooges, larry fine, was taken shortly before fine s death in 1975 at the mgms country retirement home in calabasas, california. Louis feinberg october 5, 1902 january 24, 1975, known professionally as larry fine, was an american actor, comedian, violinist, and boxer, who is best known.

Definition of a stroke of luck in the idioms dictionary. Mar 06, 2011 another request, this time for a slice of super rare boogie from 1986. Ten things you mightnt have known about larry kaplowitz. Former owners name to front inside cover, otherwise internally clean. May, 20 in my later research, however, i realized that if id had a bleeding stroke, the kind that almost killed jill bolte taylor the neuroscientist who wrote my stroke of insight the aspirin mightve killed me. For the american technician and author, see larry fine pianos. Stroke of luck by larry fine of the three stooges inicio. Rare three stooges larry fine 1973 book stroke of luck. Louis feinberg was born on 5 october 1902, in philadelphia, pennsylvania usa, of part russianjewish descent father. Larry burned his arm while his father was working with metals, and his doctors recommended he play the violin as therapy. His father, joseph fienberg, and mother fanny lieberman, owned a watch repair and jewelry shop. During his teenage years, he earned his living as a singer and boxer. Three stooges autographs vintage memorabilia collectibles.

Find stroke of luck by carone, james as told by larry fine. Larry fine, best known as the frizzy haired lightning rod of the three stooge, was the eldest of four kids born on october 5, 1902, to russian jewish middle class parents in south. Larry fine larry fine sends an autograph letter to a fan recommending his book stroke of luck. Scarce, the most sought after of all the books on the three stooges. Taking a break from remembrance of things past, i turn to the quran of stoogedom, larry fines autobiography, stroke of luck as told to. Three 3 stooges vintage original memorabilia collectibles movie posters old photos for sale three stooges authentic autographs.

Also present is an elusive 1976 hardbound book entitled stroke of luck by carrone third edition. The middle stooge in all the three stooges incarnations, porcupine occupied the. The act or an instance of striking, as with the hand, a weapon, or a tool. Stroke of luck definition of stroke of luck by the free. Stooge chronicles from a 24year savannah river site. It also contains rare and collectors item photos from our movies, many with curly. This photo of iggys favorite stooge, the late, great, ron asheton and original member of the three stooges, larry fine, was taken shortly before fines death in 1975 at the mgms country retirement home in calabasas, california. Entertaining and uplifting, douglass story is a lesson in survival, one. Their boss, big mike frank sully, a meanspirited prankster and. At 18, larry began working vaudeville with the haney sisters and fine and in 1925, he joined ted healy and moe howard in the act that would eventually become the three stooges. Apr 18, 2006 the authors were granted unprecedented access to larrys friends, pictures and papers so there are many great stories here that have not been told before including the controversies that led to larry virtually disowning his own book, stroke of luck after the coauthor screwed around with the facts.

Stroke of luck by larry fine of the three stooges posts. The original trio were moe howard born harry horwitz, 18971975, his brother curly. Stooge larry fine on performing during the first super bowl half. Moe howards autobiography, completed and released posthumously by his daughter. In 1973 larry fine and james caron wrote what was to be the only stooges biography, a stroke of luck, written while they were alive.

Larry began performing as a violinist at a young age. The first printing, fine in a fine dust jacket, inscribed by larry fine of the. Larry fine three stooges letter and rare book stroke of luck. I woke up on a monday morning the first week of april 2012 with excruciating head pain in my right temple.

Larry fine book a stroke of luck three stooges hc and. Larry fine s autobiography, transcribed from interviews toward the end of his life moe howard and the three stooges. Larry was an actor, comedian, boxer, and violinist, but best known professionally as larry fine. Nov 14, 2019 a journey of selfdiscovery and coming to terms with the past. Selfpublished by james carone, the book did not have the benefit of a proper editor, and contains many grammatical, historical, and picture caption errors. Stooge larry fine on performing during the first super. Nine months before another stroke claimed his life, a wheelchairbound larry fine is brought by a female compadre into the reception area of the motion picture country home in woodland hills. After the show ended in late november, healy signed for the shuberts new revue a night in venice and recruited moe howard out of retirement to rejoin the act in december 1928. Here is a rare and exciting find for the serious three stooges collector. Even in his paralyzed state, fine did what he could to entertain the other patients, and completed his as told to autobiography stroke of luck. Larry fine was created in philadelphia, pennsylvania in october 1902 and passed on in january 1975.

Throughout their career, moe acted as both their main creative force and business manager. Members included shemp howard, moe howard, larry fine, curly howard, and curly joe derita. The three stooges, american comedy team noted for violent anarchic slapstick and routines rooted in the burlesque tradition. Certainly, a lot of later books about the stooges have unearthed a couple of true details of larry s life buried somewhere amidst the errors and commas of stroke of luck. Larry fines 1973 book stroke of luck signed year printed 1973 1st edition hardcover the book has never been fully opened to any pages other than when larry signed it at the motion picture home in.

Larry fine three stooges book and handwritten autographed letter. Known primarily for their slapstick style of humor, much has been forgotten about their contribution to society during the usas darkest times. The stooges are trainers for the boxer chopper kane richard wessel. In the early 1970s, larry fine of the three stooges published an autobiography, stroke. Their act was characterized by cartoonishly violent acts punctuated by exaggerated sound effects. Soon after his illness larry fine with the help of james carone wrote his 1973 autobiography called stroke of luck.

Larry was born louis feinberg on philadelphias south side, the oldest of four children of watch repair jewelry shop owner joseph feinberg and his wife fanny lieberman. A journey of selfdiscovery and coming to terms with the past. Recently a doctor sent me pages from a book ironically entitled stroke of luck, based on the recollections of larry fine. Mar 09, 2006 certainly, a lot of later books about the stooges have unearthed a couple of true details of larry s life buried somewhere amidst the errors and commas of stroke of luck. Stooge larry fine on performing during the first super bowl halftime show. Stroke of luck rare larry fine autobiography it wasnt easy to be the middle stooge but there was no one greater than larry fine once your initial payment for the lots is processed, shipping charges including insurance will be calculated and a separate invoice will be sent once your order is packed. Larry fine, best known as the frizzy haired lightning rod of the three stooge, was the eldest of four kids born on october 5, 1902, to. Good was most widely known for being an associate of the american farce humor group. The first printing, fine in a fine dust jacket, inscribed by larry fine of the three stooges.

Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck. The three stooges were one of the most notorious and popular comedy acts of the 20th century. Fine also received visits from his old partner moe howard. Stroke of luck by larry fine of the three stooges home facebook. Fine remained accessible to stooge fans, regularly hosting them despite his disability. Stroke of luck james and larry fine three stooges carone on. Though some thought it in poor taste, considering his current condition, he felt that his whole life had been a stroke of luck. Larry fine book a stroke of luck three stooges hc and nice rare. Larry fine larry fine was born louis fienberg on october 5, 1902 on the south side of philadelphia, pennsylvania. Kahane, columbia pictures vice president of business affairs, stopped the show from being broadcast. I prefer the mellow flip, but this is the side that is in demand.