Pardon My Sarong (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1942, Pardon My Sarong is a comedy and music film directed by Erle C. Kenton, running about 84 minutes. “They're jammin' the jungle with jest and jive!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A pair of bus drivers accidentally steal their own bus. With the company issuing a warrant for their arrest, they tag along with a playboy on a boat trip that finds them on a tropical island, where a jewel thief has sinister plans for them.
Who’s in it. Pardon My Sarong stars Bud Abbott as Algernon 'Algy' Shaw, Lou Costello as Wellington Pflug, aka Moola, Virginia Bruce as Joan Marshall and Robert Paige as Tommy Layton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Pardon My Sarong has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pardon My Sarong page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pardon My Sarong tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pardon My Sarong (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pardon My Sarong change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pardon My Sarong worth watching?
- Pardon My Sarong holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pardon My Sarong?
- Pardon My Sarong stars Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Virginia Bruce, Robert Paige and Lionel Atwill.