
Jim "Lucky" Moore (Allan Jones), an insurance salesman, comes up with a novel policy for his friend, Steve (Robert Cummings): a 'love insurance policy', that will pay out $1-million if Steve does not marry his fiancee, Cynthia (Nancy Kelly). The upcoming marriage is jeopardized by Steve's ex-girlfriend, Mickey (Peggy Moran), and Cynthia's disapproving Aunt Kitty. The policy is underwritten by a nightclub owner, Roscoe (William Frawley), who sends two enforcers - Abbott and Co... (Full plot summary below)
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Jim "Lucky" Moore (Allan Jones), an insurance salesman, comes up with a novel policy for his friend, Steve (Robert Cummings): a 'love insurance policy', that will pay out $1-million if Steve does not marry his fiancee, Cynthia (Nancy Kelly). The upcoming marriage is jeopardized by Steve's ex-girlfriend, Mickey (Peggy Moran), and Cynthia's disapproving Aunt Kitty. The policy is underwritten by a nightclub owner, Roscoe (William Frawley), who sends two enforcers - Abbott and Costello - to ensure that the wedding occurs as planned. Everyone involved in the situation winds up sailing or flying to San Marcos (a fictional South American country), where another complication arises, when Lucky falls for Cynthia. Lucky winds up marrying Cynthia, but Roscoe does not have to pay the $1-million because Steve ends up marrying Mickey.
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| User ReviewMilo BThe film is the film debut of comedians Abbott and Costello, and although they are magnificent in the movie, they're not the main focus. The main foxus is one a guy name Steve who needs help getting married. Steve's friend James helps him and they run into Abbott and Costello a few time. Abbott and Costello steal the movie with their rountines and gags. |
| User ReviewNate TLove insurance is not exactly laugh insurance here but the boys get to break out into movies with an abbreviated version of their classic "Who's On First?". |
| User Reviewxmen xI have the collection of these two and I watch them often |
| User ReviewLone Wwas the only second abbott and costello movie i have seen and i have to say i love their work i cant say a bad word about them i cant remember the last time i have laughed so much while watching a movie the way i did watching these two if you want a laugh then should see this utter brilliant |
| User ReviewLuke HI was surprised by this one... i thought it was overall hysterical with a few dull scenes here or there but overall a joy |
| User ReviewBrian BEh, not the best entry from the classic comedy duo. It has its moments. Some of their classic routines are featured in this one. |
| User ReviewAnthony KThis was not bad. All the jokes were still fresh & packed a bit of a punch. The story was interesting & there were moments where I yielded a true chuckle. Yeah, good for a rainy day, which it was. |
| User ReviewChrisanne SNot a very good movie. However, it is Abott and Costello's first film roles. They are only supporting cast, and along with William Frawley of I Love Lucy fame, are the only watchable actors here. Their scenes are the only ones worth watching. One viewing is all that is needed, if that. |
| User ReviewMichael TThe only thing special about this Universal musicomedy is the first screen appearance of Bud Abbott & Lou Costello (third-billed) who recreate their famous "Who's On First" routine. |
| User ReviewZachary CFirst film ever staring one of the greatest comedy duos ever, and it ultimately failed to gain my approval. While Abbott and Costello's performances are exceptional as always, the remaining problem is that the film has less to do with them, and more to do with characters that don't even matter. The two almost have nothing to do with the film at all, as if all their meant for is to add laughs and nothing more than that. The true main characters don't have any real substance, nor do they make the film worth watching. It's no wonder they needed these two because they were the only good things about it. |