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One Night in the Tropics

NR19401h 22mA. Edward Sutherland
IMDb 6.3

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"Jerome Kern Tops "Show Boat" and "Roberta""

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.

MusicComedy
Based On Novel Or BookMusicalRemakeBlack And WhiteSouth AmericaInsurance Agent

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What is One Night in the Tropics (1940) about?

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…

Who stars in One Night in the Tropics?

One Night in the Tropics stars Allan Jones (Jim Moore), Nancy Kelly (Cynthia Merrick), Robert Cummings (Steve Harper), Bud Abbott (Abbott), Lou Costello (Costello). The film was directed by A. Edward Sutherland.

How long is One Night in the Tropics?

One Night in the Tropics has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1940. It is rated NR.

Is One Night in the Tropics worth watching?

One Night in the Tropics holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. Fans of Music, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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