Movie Description
One Night in the Tropics
(1940)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : A. Edward Sutherland
- Editor : Milton Carruth
- Cast : Allan Jones,Nancy Kelly,Robert Cummings,Bud Abbott,Lou Costello,Mary Boland,William Frawley,Peggy Moran,Leo Carrillo,Don Alvarado,Nina Orla,Richard Carle,Eddie Acuff,William Alston,Brooks Benedict,Harry C. Bradley,Tyler Brooke,Ralph Brooks,Edgar Dearing,Mina Farragut,Vivien Fay,Charlie Hall,Kathleen Howard,Kay Leslie,Jerry Mandy,Francis McDonald,Harold Miller,Charles Murphy,William H. O'Brien,Barnett Parker,Sally Payne,Frank Penny,Theodore Rand,Cyril Ring,Larry Steers,Denny Sullivan,Russell Wade,Katherine Yorke
Cast
Jim Moore
Cynthia Merrick
Steve Harper
Abbott
Costello
Aunt Kitty Marblehead
Roscoe
Mickey Fitzgerald
Escobar
Rodolfo
Nina
James G. Moore
First S.S. Atlantica Steward (uncredited)
Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
Croupier (uncredited)
Mr. Moore's Doctor (uncredited)
First Man Polled by Jim (uncredited)
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Cop with Black Eye (uncredited)
Dancer in San Marcos (uncredited)
Dancer (uncredited)
Second S.S. Atlantica Steward (uncredited)
Judge McCracken (uncredited)
Native Girl (uncredited)
Hot Dog Vendor (uncredited)
Escobar's Aide (uncredited)
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Drunk in Court (uncredited)
Joe, Club Roscoe Waiter (uncredited)
Thompson, Steve's Butler (uncredited)
Woman with Second Man Polled by Jim (uncredited)
Waiter (uncredited)
Dancer in San Marcos (uncredited)
Club Roscoe Maitre d' (uncredited)
Apartment Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Cab Driver (uncredited)
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Amused woman (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleOne Night in the Tropics
Status Released
Release Information
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1940-11-15
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 22m
Production CompaniesUniversal Pictures
Genres
- Music
- Comedy