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One Night in the Tropics

  • 1940
  • Approved
  • 1h 22m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
2K
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Robert Cummings, Allan Jones, Nancy Kelly, Peggy Moran, and Nina Orla in One Night in the Tropics (1940)
FarceComedyMusicalRomance

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 ... Read allJim "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 fiancée, Cynthia (Nancy Kelly). The upcoming marriage is jeopardized by... Read allJim "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 fiancée, Cynthia (Nancy Kelly). The upcoming marriage is jeopardized by Steve's ex-girlfriend Mickey (Peggy Moran), and Cynthia's disapproving Aunt Kitty. The po... Read all

  • Director
    • A. Edward Sutherland
  • Writers
    • Gertrude Purcell
    • Charles Grayson
    • Kathryn Scola
  • Stars
    • Allan Jones
    • Nancy Kelly
    • Bud Abbott
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • A. Edward Sutherland
    • Writers
      • Gertrude Purcell
      • Charles Grayson
      • Kathryn Scola
    • Stars
      • Allan Jones
      • Nancy Kelly
      • Bud Abbott
    • 35User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Allan Jones
    Allan Jones
    • Jim Moore
    Nancy Kelly
    Nancy Kelly
    • Cynthia Merrick
    Bud Abbott
    Bud Abbott
    • Abbott
    Lou Costello
    Lou Costello
    • Costello
    Robert Cummings
    Robert Cummings
    • Steve Harper
    Mary Boland
    Mary Boland
    • Aunt Kitty Marblehead
    William Frawley
    William Frawley
    • Roscoe
    Peggy Moran
    Peggy Moran
    • Mickey Fitzgerald
    Leo Carrillo
    Leo Carrillo
    • Senor Escobar
    Don Alvarado
    Don Alvarado
    • Rudolfo
    Nina Orla
    Nina Orla
    • Nina
    Richard Carle
    Richard Carle
    • James G. Moore
    The Theodores
    • San Marcos Dance Team
    Eddie Acuff
    Eddie Acuff
    • First S.S. Atlantica Steward
    • (uncredited)
    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)
    • Director
      • A. Edward Sutherland
    • Writers
      • Gertrude Purcell
      • Charles Grayson
      • Kathryn Scola
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The film was a flop but Bud Abbott and Lou Costello were so popular that Universal offered the team a two-picture deal with the option to extend the contract. Also, they would receive 10% of the films' profits.
    • Quotes
      • [Costello lights up a cigar]
      • Abbott: Put that out. There's no smoking in here.
      • Costello: What makes you think I'm smokin'?
      • Abbott: You've got a cigar in your mouth!
      • Costello: I've got shoes on... don't mean I'm walkin'.
    • Alternate versions
      Cut to 69 minutes for re-releases in 1950 and 1954. This shortened version was shown on TV for many years; restored full-length 83-minute version became available again in 1993, when released on VHS.
    • Connections
      Featured in Hollywood: The Gift of Laughter (1982)
    • Soundtracks
      You and Your Kiss
      Music by Jerome Kern
      Lyrics by Dorothy Fields
      Played during the opening credits
      Sung by Allan Jones aboard ship
      Played as background

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    Details

    • Release date
      • November 15, 1940 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Streaming on "Finger Click Video" Channel
      • Streaming on "Giantsny87" Channel
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Caribbean Holiday
    • Filming locations
      • Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Universal Pictures
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 22m(82 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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