Movie·1940·1h 22m
One Night in the Tropics
Jerome Kern Tops "Show Boat" and "Roberta"
Directed By
A. Edward Sutherland
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Charles Grayson, Gertrude Purcell
Editor
Milton Carruth
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
21 votes
Where to watch
Region: US
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Cast
Allan Jones
Jim Moore
Nancy Kelly
Cynthia Merrick
Robert Cummings
Steve Harper
Bud Abbott
Abbott
Lou Costello
Costello
Mary Boland
Aunt Kitty Marblehead
William Frawley
Roscoe
Peggy Moran
Mickey Fitzgerald
Leo Carrillo
Escobar
Don Alvarado
Rodolfo
Nina Orla
Nina
Richard Carle
James G. Moore
Eddie Acuff
First S.S. Atlantica Steward (uncredited)
William Alston
Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
Brooks Benedict
Croupier (uncredited)
Harry C. Bradley
Mr. Moore's Doctor (uncredited)
Tyler Brooke
First Man Polled by Jim (uncredited)
Ralph Brooks
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
// crew
Crew
A. Edward Sutherland
Director
Charles Grayson
Screenplay
Gertrude Purcell
Screenplay
Milton Carruth
Editor
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