One Night in the Tropics
Jerome Kern Tops "Show Boat" and "Roberta"
1940-11-15 | 82 minutes
Plot Summary
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.
Cast
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Allan JonesJim Moore
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Nancy KellyCynthia Merrick
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Robert CummingsSteve Harper
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Bud AbbottAbbott
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Lou CostelloCostello
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Mary BolandAunt Kitty Marblehead
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William FrawleyRoscoe
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Peggy MoranMickey Fitzgerald
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Leo CarrilloEscobar
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Don AlvaradoRodolfo
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Richard CarleJames G. Moore
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Eddie AcuffFirst S.S. Atlantica Steward (uncredited)
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Brooks BenedictCroupier (uncredited)
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Harry C. BradleyMr. Moore's Doctor (uncredited)
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Tyler BrookeFirst Man Polled by Jim (uncredited)
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Edgar DearingCop with Black Eye (uncredited)
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