Jitterbugs(1943)
This is that movie about those people.
Jitterbugs Synopsis
The two-man Laurel and Hardy Zoot Suit Band find themselves fronting a scam for "gasolene pills" in wartime oil-short America. They are however soon on the side of the angels helping recover $10,000 for an attractive young lady whose family have themselves been swindled.
Jitterbugs (1943) is a comedy film directed by Malcolm St. Clair, released on June 5, 1943 with a runtime of 1h 15m. It stars Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Vivian Blaine and Robert Bailey. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 46 ratings.
- Director:
- Malcolm St. Clair
- Writers:
- Scott Darling
- Producers:
- Sol M. Wurtzel
- Cinematographer:
- Lucien N. Andriot
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox
- Status:
- Released
Jitterbugs Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stan Laurel
as Stan
Oliver Hardy
as Ollie
Vivian Blaine
as Susan Cowan
Robert Bailey
as Chester Wright (as Bob Bailey)
Douglas Fowley
as Malcolm Bennett
Noel Madison
as Tony Queen
Lee Patrick
as Dorcas
Robert Emmett Keane
as Henry Corcoran
Key crew
Directed by Malcolm St. Clair, written by Scott Darling, produced by Sol M. Wurtzel.
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Jitterbugs Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 46 ratings.
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Jitterbugs – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Jitterbugs online?
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Jitterbugs (1943) is available to stream on Disney Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Jitterbugs?
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The main cast of Jitterbugs (1943) includes Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Vivian Blaine, Robert Bailey and Douglas Fowley. The film was directed by Malcolm St. Clair. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Jitterbugs released?
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Jitterbugs was released on June 5, 1943 and runs for 1h 15m.
Is Jitterbugs worth watching?
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Jitterbugs (1943) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 46 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.