Cast: Lou Costello

Direction Gene Kelly

Cast Fred Astaire · Gene Kelly · Judy Garland · Mickey Rooney

Synopsis That's Entertainment, Part II (1976) showcases a delightful compilation of unforgettable scenes curated by Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire. This sequel to the original "That's Entertainment" goes beyond the typical musical numbers, delving into a rich tapestry of comedy and...

Direction Robert Youngson

Cast Clark Gable · Greta Garbo · Jean Harlow · Cary Grant

Synopsis The Big Parade of Comedy (1964) presents a delightful montage of iconic moments from beloved MGM comedy films, spanning from the silent era through to 1948's "A Southern Yankee." This entertaining documentary features highlights from renowned comedies such as "The...

Direction Clyde Bruckman

Cast Stan Laurel · Oliver Hardy · Noah Young · Eugene Pallette

Synopsis The Battle of the Century (S) (1927) follows the story of a cunning fight manager who secures an insurance policy on his diminutive boxer. The manager then devises a scheme to stage an accident to cash in on the policy....

Direction Jean Yarbrough

Cast Bud Abbott · Lou Costello · Sid Fields · Gordon Jones

Synopsis The Abbott and Costello Show (TV Series) (1952) follows the comedic misadventures of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, a pair of out-of-work actors residing in Mr. Fields' boarding house. Lou's romantic interest, Hillary, resides just across the hall, adding an...

Direction Charles Barton

Cast Bud Abbott · Lou Costello · Bela Lugosi · Lon Chaney Jr.

Synopsis Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948) follows the comedic misadventures of freight handlers Wilbur Grey (Lou Costello) and Chick Young (Bud Abbott) as their ordinary lives take a terrifying turn. When the remains of Frankenstein's monster and Dracula are shipped...

Direction Arthur Lubin

Cast Bud Abbott · Lou Costello · Mischa Auer · Richard Carlson

Synopsis Hold That Ghost (1941) follows the misadventures of two hapless service station workers who unexpectedly inherit a fortune from a notorious gangster. Their journey to collect their newfound wealth takes an unexpected turn when they find themselves marooned in a...

Direction Arthur Lubin

Cast Bud Abbott · Lou Costello · Patty Andrews · Maxene Andrews

Synopsis Buck Privates (1941) follows the comedic misadventures of Bud and Lou, who join the military to avoid jail time. Their journey takes them to a rigorous boot camp, where they encounter an unexpected challenge: their drill instructor is the very...

Direction Charles Lamont

Cast Bud Abbott · Lou Costello · Nancy Guild · Arthur Franz

Synopsis Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man (1951) follows the comedic duo, Bud and Lou, as they delve into a mystery involving a boxer named Tommy Nelson. Nelson is wrongfully accused of murdering his manager, leading the detectives to uncover...

Direction Charles Barton

Cast Bud Abbott · Lou Costello · Marjorie Reynolds · Binnie Barnes

Synopsis The Time of Their Lives (1946) follows the journey of two spectral figures who were wrongly accused of treason during the American Revolution. These ghosts embark on a mission to modern-day New England, seeking a crucial letter penned by George...

Direction Arthur Lubin

Cast Bud Abbott · Lou Costello · Dick Powell · Claire Dodd

Synopsis In the Navy (1941) follows the tale of Russ Raymond, the top crooner in America, who vanishes and enlists in the Navy under the alias Tommy Halstead. Dorothy Roberts, a tenacious magazine journalist, is determined to uncover the truth about...

Direction Charles Lamont

Cast Bud Abbott · Lou Costello · Patricia Medina · Walter Slezak

Synopsis Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion (1950) follows the comedic misadventures of two friends, Jonesy and Lou, as they venture into Algeria in pursuit of a wrestler they are managing. Their journey takes an unexpected turn when they are...

Direction S. Sylvan Simon

Cast Bud Abbott · Lou Costello · Frances Rafferty · Bob Haymes

Direction Charles Lamont

Cast Bud Abbott · Lou Costello · Fred Clark · Lynn Bari

Synopsis Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops (1955) follows the comedic duo, Harry and Willie, as they purchase the Edison Movie Studio in 1912 from a cunning con artist named Joseph Gorman. Their journey takes them to Hollywood, where they...

Direction Charles Lamont

Cast Bud Abbott · Lou Costello · Marie Windsor · Michael Ansara

Synopsis Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy (1955) follows the comedic duo, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, as they become entangled in a thrilling adventure involving an ancient Egyptian cult. The duo stumbles upon a mysterious medallion, which quickly draws the...

Direction Charles Barton

Cast Bud Abbott · Lou Costello · Boris Karloff · Lenore Aubert

Synopsis Abbott and Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff (1949) follows the comedic misadventures of Freddie Phillips, a bellhop at the Lost Caverns Hotel, who finds himself wrongly accused of murder. Swami Talpur attempts to manipulate Freddie into confessing through hypnosis,...

Direction Charles Lamont

Cast Bud Abbott · Lou Costello · Boris Karloff · Craig Stevens

Synopsis Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1953) follows the comedic duo, Slim and Tubby, as they travel to London to learn about advanced policing methods. Their journey takes an unexpected turn when they find themselves behind bars...

Direction Charles Lamont

Cast Bud Abbott · Lou Costello · Charles Laughton · Hillary Brooke

Synopsis Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd (1952) follows the comedic duo, Oliver "Puddin' Head" Johnson (Lou Costello) and Rocky Stonebridge (Bud Abbott), as they journey towards Death's Head Tavern, their place of employment. Along the way, they cross paths with...

Direction Charles Lamont

Cast Bud Abbott · Lou Costello · Mari Blanchard · Robert Paige

Synopsis Abbott and Costello Go to Mars (1953) follows the comedic misadventures of Lester and Orville, who inadvertently send a rocket into space, intending to reach Mars. However, their spacecraft veers off course and lands in New Orleans during the vibrant...

Direction Charles Barton

Cast Bud Abbott · Lou Costello · Clyde Beatty · Frank Buck

Direction Jean Yarbrough

Cast Bud Abbott · Lou Costello · Buddy Baer · Shaye Cogan

Synopsis Jack and the Beanstalk (1952) follows the comedic duo Abbott and Costello as they embark on a whimsical adventure based on the classic fairy tale. The film starts in a monochrome setting, where Jack (Costello) works as a baby-sitter, and...