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2025 · Fantasy · Music
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Film / 1940
One Night in the Tropics
Directed by
A. Edward Sutherland
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.
The story
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 JonesJim Moore
Nancy KellyCynthia Merrick
Robert CummingsSteve Harper
Bud AbbottAbbott
Lou CostelloCostello
Mary BolandAunt Kitty Marblehead
William FrawleyRoscoe
Peggy MoranMickey Fitzgerald
Leo CarrilloEscobar
Don AlvaradoRodolfo
Nina OrlaNina
Richard CarleJames G. Moore
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Eddie AcuffFirst S.S. Atlantica Steward (uncredited)
William AlstonOrchestra Leader (uncredited)
Brooks BenedictCroupier (uncredited)
Harry C. BradleyMr. Moore's Doctor (uncredited)
Tyler BrookeFirst Man Polled by Jim (uncredited)
Ralph BrooksNightclub Patron (uncredited)
Edgar DearingCop with Black Eye (uncredited)
Mina FarragutDancer in San Marcos (uncredited)
Vivien FayDancer (uncredited)
Charlie HallSecond S.S. Atlantica Steward (uncredited)
Kathleen HowardJudge McCracken (uncredited)
Kay LeslieNative Girl (uncredited)
Jerry MandyHot Dog Vendor (uncredited)
Francis McDonaldEscobar's Aide (uncredited)
Harold MillerNightclub Patron (uncredited)
Charles MurphyDrunk in Court (uncredited)
William H. O'BrienJoe, Club Roscoe Waiter (uncredited)
Barnett ParkerThompson, Steve's Butler (uncredited)
Sally PayneWoman with Second Man Polled by Jim (uncredited)
Frank PennyWaiter (uncredited)
Theodore RandDancer in San Marcos (uncredited)
Cyril RingClub Roscoe Maitre d' (uncredited)
Larry SteersApartment Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Denny SullivanCab Driver (uncredited)
Russell WadeNightclub Patron (uncredited)
Katherine YorkeAmused woman (uncredited)
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