My November Movie Marathon: Classic Comedy Greats (1 Viewer)

[Pete Battista]

The Ghost Breakers (1940/United States)

Universal Studios (United States)
Director: George Marshall
Writing: Walter DeLeon (Screenwriter), Paul Dickey (Original Material By), Charles W. Goddard (Original Material By)
Length: 85 min.
Video: Full Frame 1.33:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: Mono
Subtitles:
Stars:
Bob Hope as Larry Lawrence
Paulette Goddard as Mary Carter
Richard Carlson as Geoff Montgomery
Paul Lukas as Parada
Willie Best as Alex

Plot:
After intrepid working girl Mary Carter (Paulette Goddard) becomes the new owner of a reputedly haunted mansion located on Black Island near the Cuban coast, a stranger (Anthony Quinn) phones to warn her to stay away from the castle. Undaunted, Mary sets sail for Cuba with a stowaway in her trunk -- wise-cracking Larry Lawrence (Bob Hope), a radio announcer who helps Mary get to the bottom of the voodoo magic, zombies and ghosts that supposedly curse the spooky estate.

Extras:

• None

My Thoughts:

This one is also more of a suspense/thriller... though not quite are good as the previous one. The story just didn't grab my interest as much. I did still enjoy it. I just prefer "The Cat and the Canary" over this one.

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[Malcolm R]

Your marathon inspired me to check out some of these. I found The Best of Abbott & Costello Vol. 1 (8 films) and Bob Hope Classic Comedy Collection (10 films) in Walmart's BF selection (DVD, $10 each).

 

[Pete Battista]

I have that Bob Hope set. Nothing special about the release... but nice to have the films. I have slacked off here lately... but hope to get back to it soon.

 

[Pete Battista]

Africa Screams (1948/)

(United States)
Director: Charles Barton
Writing: Earl Baldwin (Screenwriter)
Length: 79 min.
Video: Full Frame 1.33:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround
Subtitles:
Stars:
Bud Abbott as Buzz Johnson
Lou Costello as Stanley Livington
Clyde Beatty as Himself
Frank Buck as Himself
Max Baer as Grappler McCoy

Plot:
Foolish book clerks convince a woman adventurer that they know a lot about Africa and are soon kidnapped.

Extras:

• Scene Access

My Thoughts:

While this one is far from their best.... it is worth the time put in to watch it. It has a few funny moments. I also enjoyed the setting as well as seeing the jungle animals. My recommendation would be to see this one.... after all it is Abbott and Costello... but don't go in with high expectations.

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