One Night in the Tropics (1940-11-15)
Jerome Kern Tops "Show Boat" and "Roberta"
Overview
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.
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Status: Released
Release Date: 1940-11-15
Runtime: 1h 22m
Director: A. Edward Sutherland
Writer: Charles Grayson, Gertrude Purcell
