One Night in the Tropics(1940)
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One Night in the Tropics Synopsis
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.
One Night in the Tropics (1940) is a music and comedy film directed by A. Edward Sutherland, released on November 15, 1940 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Allan Jones, Nancy Kelly, Robert Cummings and Bud Abbott. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- Director:
- A. Edward Sutherland
- Writers:
- Charles Grayson, Gertrude Purcell, Earl Derr Biggers
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
One Night in the Tropics (1940) Trailer
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One Night in the Tropics Cast & Crew
Main cast
Allan Jones
as Jim Moore
Nancy Kelly
as Cynthia Merrick
Robert Cummings
as Steve Harper
Bud Abbott
as Abbott
Lou Costello
as Costello
Mary Boland
as Aunt Kitty Marblehead
William Frawley
as Roscoe
Peggy Moran
as Mickey Fitzgerald
Leo Carrillo
as Escobar
Don Alvarado
as Rodolfo
- Nina Orla
Nina Orla
as Nina
Richard Carle
as James G. Moore
Key crew
Directed by A. Edward Sutherland, written by Charles Grayson, Gertrude Purcell and Earl Derr Biggers.
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One Night in the Tropics Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 23 ratings.
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One Night in the Tropics – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch One Night in the Tropics online?
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One Night in the Tropics (1940) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in One Night in the Tropics?
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The main cast of One Night in the Tropics (1940) includes Allan Jones, Nancy Kelly, Robert Cummings, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello. The film was directed by A. Edward Sutherland. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was One Night in the Tropics released?
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One Night in the Tropics was released on November 15, 1940 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is One Night in the Tropics worth watching?
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One Night in the Tropics (1940) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 23 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for One Night in the Tropics?
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Yes. The official One Night in the Tropics trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.