poster

1940

NR (11/15/1940) (US)

Music, Comedy,

1h 22m

56

User Score

Jerome Kern Tops "Show Boat" and "Roberta"

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.

1940

56

User Score

NR (11/15/1940) (US)

Music, Comedy,

1h 22m

Jerome Kern Tops "Show Boat" and "Roberta"

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.

Cast

Allan Jones

Allan Jones

Jim Moore

Nancy Kelly

Nancy Kelly

Cynthia Merrick

Robert Cummings

Robert Cummings

Steve Harper

Lou Costello

Lou Costello

Costello

Mary Boland

Mary Boland

Aunt Kitty Marblehead

Peggy Moran

Peggy Moran

Mickey Fitzgerald

Richard Carle

Richard Carle

James G. Moore

Eddie Acuff

Eddie Acuff

First S.S. Atlantica Steward (uncredited)

William Alston

William Alston

Orchestra Leader (uncredited)

Brooks Benedict

Brooks Benedict

Croupier (uncredited)

Harry C. Bradley

Harry C. Bradley

Mr. Moore's Doctor (uncredited)

Tyler Brooke

Tyler Brooke

First Man Polled by Jim (uncredited)

Ralph Brooks

Ralph Brooks

Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Edgar Dearing

Edgar Dearing

Cop with Black Eye (uncredited)

Mina Farragut

Mina Farragut

Dancer in San Marcos (uncredited)