One Night in the Tropics
Jerome Kern Tops "Show Boat" and "Roberta"
1940 · 1h 22m · APPROVED
Comedy, Music
Directed by
A. Edward Sutherland
Overview
Jim "Lucky" Moore, an insurance salesman, comes up with a novel policy for his friend, Steve: a 'love insurance policy', that will pay out $1-million if Steve does not marry his fiancée, Cynthia. The upcoming marriage is jeopardized by Steve's ex-girlfriend, Mickey, and Cynthia's disapproving Aunt Kitty. The policy is underwritten by a nightclub owner, Roscoe, who sends two enforcers - Abbott and Costello - to ensure that the wedding occurs as planned.
Director and cast
- A. Edward Sutherland Director
- Bud Abbott as Abbott
- Lou Costello as Costello
- Allan Jones as Jim Moore
- Nancy Kelly as Cynthia Merrick
- Robert Cummings as Steve Harper
- Mary Boland as Aunt Kitty Marblehead
- William Frawley as Roscoe
- Peggy Moran as Mickey Fitzgerald
- Leo Carrillo as Escobar
- Don Alvarado as Rodolfo
More films
Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1953)
Comedy · Horror · Mystery · Science Fiction · Passed
As American policemen in London, Bud and Lou meet up with Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Director
- Charles Lamont
- Cast
- Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Boris Karloff
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948)
Comedy · Horror · Not Rated
The Wolf Man tries to warn a dimwitted porter that Dracula wants his brain for Frankenstein monster's body.
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Director
- Charles Barton
- Cast
- Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Lon Chaney Jr.
Hold That Ghost (1941)
Comedy · Horror · Passed
Two bumbling service station attendants are left as the sole beneficiaries in a gangster's will. Their trip to claim their fortune is sidetracked when they are stranded in a haunted house along with several other strangers.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Director
- Arthur Lubin
- Cast
- Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Richard Carlson
Africa Screams (1949)
Adventure · Comedy · Passed
When bookseller Buzz cons Diana into thinking that his friend Stanley knows all there is to know about Africa, they are abducted and ordered to lead Diana and her henchmen to an African tribe in search of a fortune in jewels.
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Director
- Charles Barton
- Cast
- Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Clyde Beatty
Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy (1955)
Adventure · Comedy · Fantasy · Horror · Approved
Stranded in Egypt, Bud and Lou find themselves in the buried tomb of a living mummy.
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Director
- Charles Lamont
- Cast
- Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Marie Windsor
The Lorax (2012)
Animation · Family · PG
A 12-year-old boy searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Director
- Kyle Balda, Chris Renaud
- Cast
- Danny DeVito, Zac Efron, Ed Helms
Banana (2010)
Animation · Comedy · Family · N/A
The Minions fight over a delicious banana... but is that all they want?!
- Runtime
- 4m
- Director
- Kyle Balda, Samuel Tourneux
- Cast
- Pierre Coffin
Home Makeover (2010)
Animation · Comedy · Family · N/A
When a social worker visits Gru’s house to assess its suitability for children, chaos ensues. Margo, Edith, and Agnes, along with the ever-mischievous Minions, scramble to give the home a makeover in record time. Their attempts to create a warm and inviting environment quickly spiral into hilarity as the Minions’ unorthodox methods lea...
- Runtime
- 5m
- Director
- Kyle Balda, Samuel Tourneux
- Cast
- Miranda Cosgrove, Dana Gaier, Elsie Kate Fisher
Orientation Day (2010)
Animation · Comedy · Family · N/A
The Minions embark on their first day of work, eager to prove themselves in their new roles. After watching a hilariously outdated 'Initiation Video,' three rookie Minions take on bomb-carrying duty. Predictably, their enthusiasm quickly spirals into chaos as they bungle the simplest of tasks. Packed with slapstick comedy and the Minio...
- Runtime
- 4m
- Director
- Kyle Balda, Samuel Tourneux
- Cast
- Pierre Coffin, Rob Huebel
Gru, mi villano favorito presenta: La locura de los minions (2010)
Animation · Comedy
Comments
Talk about the film with other members