One Night in the Tropics (1940)

11/15/1940 (US) • 1h 22m

Music, Comedy

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.

Top Billed Cast

Allan Jones

Jim Moore

Nancy Kelly

Cynthia Merrick

Robert Cummings

Steve Harper

Lou Costello

Costello

Mary Boland

Aunt Kitty Marblehead

Peggy Moran

Mickey Fitzgerald


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

based on novel or book

musical

remake

black and white

south america

insurance agent

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