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The boys team up with a likable con man to help a pretty singer's mother who's been taken in by swindlers.The boys team up with a likable con man to help a pretty singer's mother who's been taken in by swindlers.The boys team up with a likable con man to help a pretty singer's mother who's been taken in by swindlers.
Robert Bailey
- Chester Wright
- (as Bob Bailey)
Gladys Blake
- Dice-Game Operator
- (uncredited)
Paul Bradley
- Carnival Patron
- (uncredited)
Chet Brandenburg
- Carnival Worker
- (uncredited)
James Bush
- Jimmy O'Grady - Henchman
- (uncredited)
Anthony Caruso
- Mike
- (uncredited)
Gordon Carveth
- Bouncer
- (uncredited)
Chick Collins
- Joe Taylor - Henchman
- (uncredited)
Jimmy Conlin
- Barker for Bearded Lady
- (uncredited)
Roy Damron
- Carnival Patron
- (uncredited)
Hal K. Dawson
- Hotel Desk Clerk
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaOliver Hardy, who uncharacteristically has solo scenes without partner Stan Laurel, rated this film as one of his five favorites.
- GoofsWhen Oliver Hardy is disguised as the Southern colonel he hands a prop to juvenile lead Bob Bailey and says, "Here, Bob." However, Bailey's character is named Chester Wright.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Laurel & Hardy: Their Lives and Magic (2011)
- SoundtracksThe Moon Kissed the Mississippi
(1943)
Music by Lew Pollack
Lyrics by Charles Newman
Sung by Vivian Blaine (uncredited)
Featured review
Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy Lived Out Their Final Decade as a Super-Popular Comedy Team, Free Agents, but Paid the Price.
That of Hollywood Indifference After Racking Up the Mileage in the 20's & 30's Bringing Joyful Entertainment to Millions of Fans.
This War-Time Effort Finds Our Duo Hooking Up with a Con-Man (Bob Bailey) and a Pretty (Vivian Blaine).
Their Scam (although L&H think it's on the level) is a Pill that Turns Ordinary Water into Gasoline. This Makes for a Number of Slapstick "Gas" Gags.
Stan and Ollie Look Old and Tired (they were) but Manage to Deliver an Entertaining Outing. One of Their Best of the 40's.
Vivian Blaine is Handed 3 Musical Numbers that are Flat-Out Dull and Boring.
Bob Bailey is Best Known for His Radio Character "Johnny Dollar". He Does Fine.
The Production Quality is Not Bad and the Film in Retrospect is Much Better than its Reputation.
No Need to Compare it to Their Prime.
Because the 1940's wasn't Their Prime, it was Their Final Bow.
Stan Does HIs "Drag" Routine, and the Opening Act with the Their "Zoot-Suit Band" is a Highlight.
Plenty of Fun and the Lovable Duo Reflects Much of What Made Them Special, even though the Spotlight has Dimmed Somewhat.
Underrated and Given Little Slack (it's a cruel world out there.
The Movie, for the Love of Stan and Ollie, is Certainly...Worth a Watch.
That of Hollywood Indifference After Racking Up the Mileage in the 20's & 30's Bringing Joyful Entertainment to Millions of Fans.
This War-Time Effort Finds Our Duo Hooking Up with a Con-Man (Bob Bailey) and a Pretty (Vivian Blaine).
Their Scam (although L&H think it's on the level) is a Pill that Turns Ordinary Water into Gasoline. This Makes for a Number of Slapstick "Gas" Gags.
Stan and Ollie Look Old and Tired (they were) but Manage to Deliver an Entertaining Outing. One of Their Best of the 40's.
Vivian Blaine is Handed 3 Musical Numbers that are Flat-Out Dull and Boring.
Bob Bailey is Best Known for His Radio Character "Johnny Dollar". He Does Fine.
The Production Quality is Not Bad and the Film in Retrospect is Much Better than its Reputation.
No Need to Compare it to Their Prime.
Because the 1940's wasn't Their Prime, it was Their Final Bow.
Stan Does HIs "Drag" Routine, and the Opening Act with the Their "Zoot-Suit Band" is a Highlight.
Plenty of Fun and the Lovable Duo Reflects Much of What Made Them Special, even though the Spotlight has Dimmed Somewhat.
Underrated and Given Little Slack (it's a cruel world out there.
The Movie, for the Love of Stan and Ollie, is Certainly...Worth a Watch.
- LeonLouisRicci
- May 27, 2022
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- Dick und Doof - Die Wunderpille
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- $310,600 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 15 minutes
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- 1.37 : 1
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