Jack and the Beanstalk(1952)
Be happy go wacky!
Jack and the Beanstalk Synopsis
Two down-on-their-luck loafers take a job babysitting, with a bedtime story of the titular tale turning into a wacky Abbott and Costello-faced musical retelling involving stolen cows, terrible giants, and the heroic boy with an opportunistic butcher in a castle above the clouds.
Jack and the Beanstalk (1952) is a comedy, fantasy and music film directed by Jean Yarbrough, released on April 7, 1952 with a runtime of 1h 18m. It stars Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Buddy Baer and Dorothy Ford. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 61 ratings.
- Director:
- Jean Yarbrough
- Writers:
- Pat Costello, Nathaniel Curtis
- Producers:
- Lou Costello, Alex Gottlieb
- Cinematographer:
- George Robinson
- Composer:
- Heinz Roemheld
- Production:
- Exclusive Productions Inc.
- Budget:
- $682,580
- Revenue:
- $3,200,000
- Status:
- Released
Jack and the Beanstalk (1952) Trailer
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Jack and the Beanstalk Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bud Abbott
as Mr. Dinkel / Mr. Dinkelpuss
Lou Costello
as Jack / Jack Strong
Buddy Baer
as Sgt. Riley / The Giant
Dorothy Ford
as Receptionist / Polly
Barbara Brown
as Mrs. Strong
David Stollery
as Donald Larkin
William Farnum
as The King
Shaye Cogan
as Eloise Larkin / Princess Eloise (Darlene)
- James Alexander
James Alexander
as Arthur / Prince Arthur / Troubador
- Johnny Conrad
Johnny Conrad
as Dancer
Almira Sessions
as Mrs. Mergatroyd (uncredited)
Arthur Shields
as Patrick the Harp (voice, uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Jean Yarbrough, written by Pat Costello and Nathaniel Curtis, produced by Lou Costello and Alex Gottlieb.
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Jack and the Beanstalk Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 61 ratings.
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Jack and the Beanstalk – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Jack and the Beanstalk online?
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Jack and the Beanstalk (1952) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Brew, FlixFling, Eternal Family, HBO Max, Troma NOW and Great American Pure Flix Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Jack and the Beanstalk?
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The main cast of Jack and the Beanstalk (1952) includes Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Buddy Baer, Dorothy Ford and Barbara Brown. The film was directed by Jean Yarbrough. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Jack and the Beanstalk released?
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Jack and the Beanstalk was released on April 7, 1952 and runs for 1h 18m.
Is Jack and the Beanstalk worth watching?
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Jack and the Beanstalk (1952) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 61 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Jack and the Beanstalk?
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Yes. The official Jack and the Beanstalk trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.