It took Martin & Lewis 4 films to get their on-screen act together, even though Martin & Lewis were a more complete comedy team, with both members of the team being talented and crucial to the success of the team. On the other hand, Abbott & Costello struck it big their second time out with a whopper of a pay day for Universal Pictures.
The film is interesting because the ongoing plot didn't really involve Abbott & Costello directly, yet it was clearly Abbott & Costello's film. The main plot line involves a spoiled rich boy -- Lee Bowman -- who learns the hard way what it means to love one's country and how to treat women. Meanwhile, Abbott & Costello carry the comedy, and that's the main feature of this film.
And, for good balance, the Andrews Sisters have 3 superb numbers of the era -- "Apple Blossom Time", "You're A Lucky Fellow Mr. Smith", and "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy". And they were so good, and this may very well be their best film appearance.
Costello carries the comedy very well here. slap stick is supreme, and was especially effective during the fight sequence.
This is one of the best Abbott & Costello films, and especially impressive because it was their first starring roles. Lots of laugh, though slightly light on plot; a fine service comedy.
The film is interesting because the ongoing plot didn't really involve Abbott & Costello directly, yet it was clearly Abbott & Costello's film. The main plot line involves a spoiled rich boy -- Lee Bowman -- who learns the hard way what it means to love one's country and how to treat women. Meanwhile, Abbott & Costello carry the comedy, and that's the main feature of this film.
And, for good balance, the Andrews Sisters have 3 superb numbers of the era -- "Apple Blossom Time", "You're A Lucky Fellow Mr. Smith", and "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy". And they were so good, and this may very well be their best film appearance.
Costello carries the comedy very well here. slap stick is supreme, and was especially effective during the fight sequence.
This is one of the best Abbott & Costello films, and especially impressive because it was their first starring roles. Lots of laugh, though slightly light on plot; a fine service comedy.