Goof on the Roof

Main Plot

"Goof on the Roof," directed by Jules White, is a comedic short film featuring the antics of three bumbling friends. The plot revolves around their well-intentioned but disastrously executed attempt to surprise a newlywed couple with a housewarming gift. The trio decides to install a television antenna on the roof of the couple's new home. However, their lack of expertise leads to a series of chaotic and slapstick mishaps. As they struggle with the installation, they inadvertently cause extensive damage to the house, leading to a cascade of humorous and increasingly absurd situations. The film is a classic example of physical comedy, showcasing the trio's knack for turning a simple task into a hilarious disaster.

Characters

• Moe Howard plays Moe, the bossy leader of the trio, who orchestrates the chaotic attempts to install a TV antenna, resulting in slapstick mishaps and comedic mayhem.
• Larry Fine is one of the Three Stooges, causing chaos while attempting to install a TV antenna on a friend's roof, leading to a series of comedic mishaps.
• Shemp Howard plays one of the Three Stooges, who bumble through a series of comedic mishaps while attempting to install a TV antenna on their friend's roof.

Ending Explained

"Goof on the Roof," directed by Jules White, is a short comedy film featuring The Three Stooges. The plot centers around the antics of the trio as they attempt to install a television antenna on the roof of their friend Bill's house. The climax of the film sees the Stooges causing a series of mishaps that lead to extensive damage to the house. In the concluding scenes, the Stooges' efforts result in the antenna installation going disastrously wrong. They inadvertently cause a chain reaction of destruction, including breaking windows, damaging the roof, and ultimately causing the chimney to collapse. Bill, who had been eagerly awaiting the installation, returns home to find his house in shambles. The final moments capture Bill's exasperation and the Stooges' realization of the chaos they've caused. The film ends with a comedic yet poignant note, highlighting the Stooges' well-meaning but ultimately disastrous attempts to help their friend, encapsulating the classic slapstick humor and the unintended consequences of their actions.