One Night in the Tropics (1940)
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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.
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Allan JonesJim Moore
Nancy KellyCynthia Merrick
Robert CummingsSteve Harper
Bud AbbottAbbott
Lou CostelloCostello
Mary BolandAunt Kitty Marblehead
William FrawleyRoscoe
Peggy MoranMickey Fitzgerald
Leo CarrilloEscobar
Don AlvaradoRodolfoNina OrlaNina
Richard CarleJames G. MooreKeywords
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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.
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One Night in the Tropics has a runtime of 82 minutes.
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