Dig That Uranium (1955)

The boys buy a uranium mine out west, but when they get there they find that it's pretty much worthless. However, the local badmen are distrustful of these new strangers, and when they ... See full summary »

Director:

Edward Bernds

Writers:

Bert Lawrence, Elwood Ullman

Stars:

Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Bernard Gorcey

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Leo Gorcey	...	Terence Aloysius 'Slip' Mahoney
Huntz Hall	...	Horace Debussy 'Sach' Jones
Bernard Gorcey	...	Louie Dumbrowsky
Mary Beth Hughes	...	Jeanette
Raymond Hatton	...	Hank 'Mac' McKenzie
Harry Lauter	...	Ron Haskell
Myron Healey	...	Joe Hody
Tom Keene	...	Frank Loomis (as Richard Powers)
Paul Fierro	...	Indian
David Gorcey	...	Chuck (as David Condon)
Benny Bartlett	...	Butch (as Bennie Bartlett)

Storyline

The boys buy a uranium mine out west, but when they get there they find that it's pretty much worthless. However, the local badmen are distrustful of these new strangers, and when they mistakenly get the impression that the mine is loaded with uranium, they hatch a scheme to get rid of the boys and take over the mine.

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Plot Keywords:

uranium | bowery boys

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Taglines:

They're huntin' for the HOT ROCKS in the uranium search that panicked the West!

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 December 1955 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Allied Artists Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

61 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The 40th of 48 Bowery Boys movies.

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Connections

Follows Clipped Wings (1953)

User Reviews

Aging Cast Gets a Lift

No one expects rocket science out of these grade school dropouts. Still, their brand of lowbrow comedy survived, even into the age of TV, big screen Technicolor, and blonde sex goddesses. Sure, Leo's got a middle-age spread, while Huntz is hitting 39. So, calling them "boys" requires a bit of squinting. Then too, the gang has dwindled to just four aging delinquents, plus granddad Bernard (Louie). But, truth be told, DTU is a pretty funny entry, thanks to some good set-ups and location work, snappy dialogue, and a capable supporting cast. That Sach-trapped-on-a-real-ledge scene is particularly well done, where economy would usually employ a cheesy set.

Note too how the boys are after uranium and not gold or silver or even oil. There was a brief Cold War period when atom bomb uranium was the object of weekend prospectors instead of the more usual precious metals. A Geiger Counter to register radio- activity was all that was needed. I guess my only complaint is about the billing. Why fellow 1930's youth actor Carl (Alfalfa) Switzer isn't credited seems odd. He's got an extended speaking part (Shifty) that should merit listing in the credits, which might also have helped his faltering career. Although their comedy act may be tired, the boys still show a lot of spark, making this one of their better later features.