One Night in the Tropics (1940): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1940 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1940, One Night in the Tropics is a komödie, liebesfilm and musik film directed by A. Edward Sutherland, running about 82 minutes. “Jerome Kern Tops "Show Boat" and "Roberta"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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 Costello - to ensure that the wedding occurs as planned.
Who’s in it. One Night in the Tropics stars Allan Jones as Jim Moore, Nancy Kelly as Cynthia Merrick, Robert Cummings as Steve Harper and Bud Abbott as Abbott, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, One Night in the Tropics has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In USA you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch One Night in the Tropics page.
If you liked it. Fans of One Night in the Tropics tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch One Night in the Tropics (1940)?
- In USA, One Night in the Tropics is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is One Night in the Tropics worth watching?
- One Night in the Tropics holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy komödie, liebesfilm and musik. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in One Night in the Tropics?
- One Night in the Tropics stars Allan Jones, Nancy Kelly, Robert Cummings, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello.
- When was One Night in the Tropics released?
- One Night in the Tropics was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.