His performances were marred by slurred speech and slower timing .
Micro-Phonies was filmed on June 4 - 7 , 1945 , several months after Curly Howard suffered a mild stroke .
Curly Howard 's performances were marred by slurred speech and slower timing .
Micro-Phonies was filmed on June 4 - 7 , 1945 , several months after Curly Howard suffered a mild stroke .