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A three disc collection of classic Abbott & Costello performances. JACK & THE BEANSTALK the legendary comedic duo provide fairy tale fun for kids. The wacky pair pretty much stick to the outline of the original, but add their own signature comic flourishes and slapstick details. AFRICA SCREAMS: Buzz Johnson (Bud Abbott) and Stanley Livingston (Lou Costello) go on an African safari in search of treasure. Buzz is a bookseller who tricks Diana Emerson (Hillary Brooke) into believing that his fellow bookseller Stanley is an expert on Africa. They are thereby abducted by Diana's henchmen who expect the two self proclaimed hunters to lead her to an African tribe. On the way there they run up against giant apes, lion tamers, and a wild river. Eventually Buzz makes his way back to the States and Stanley lucks into some diamonds and purchases the store where they both used to work. By the end, Stanley hires Buzz to operate the lift. Charles Barton directs some great gags and funny comedy routines in this lively film. This story contains the much-loved theme of Lou being terrorised by an evil pushy woman who eventually gets so fed up with his ineptitude that she wants him dead. Look for great comic turns by Martin Wilkins as the dreaded Cannibal Chief and Shemp Howard as Gunner. THE ABBOTT & COSTELLO SHOW - Live in 1954's THE COLGATE COMEDY HOUR, with special guests like Jane Russell, this live TV show sees our heroes on top form. Musical and comedy numbers abound.

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EAN5050491006895

eBay Product ID (ePID)30047883

Product Key Features

ActorRhonda Fleming, Lou Costello, Jane Russell, Bud Abbott

Film/TV TitleAbbott and Costello-Laugh-A-Thon (Box Set)

Release Year2003

FormatDVD

LanguageEnglish

GenreGeneral, Comedy

Run Time222 Mins

Additional Product Features

CertificatePG

Number of Discs3

Additional InformationA three disc collection of classic Abbott & Costello performances. JACK & THE BEANSTALK the legendary comedic duo provide fairy tale fun for kids. The wacky pair pretty much stick to the outline of the original, but add their own signature comic flourishes and slapstick details. AFRICA SCREAMS: Buzz Johnson (Bud Abbott) and Stanley Livingston (Lou Costello) go on an African safari in search of treasure. Buzz is a bookseller who tricks Diana Emerson (Hillary Brooke) into believing that his fellow bookseller Stanley is an expert on Africa. They are thereby abducted by Diana's henchmen who expect the two self proclaimed hunters to lead her to an African tribe. On the way there they run up against giant apes, lion tamers, and a wild river. Eventually Buzz makes his way back to the States and Stanley lucks into some diamonds and purchases the store where they both used to work. By the end, Stanley hires Buzz to operate the lift. Charles Barton directs some great gags and funny comedy routines in this lively film. This story contains the much-loved theme of Lou being terrorised by an evil pushy woman who eventually gets so fed up with his ineptitude that she wants him dead. Look for great comic turns by Martin Wilkins as the dreaded Cannibal Chief and Shemp Howard as Gunner. THE ABBOTT & COSTELLO SHOW - Live in 1954's THE COLGATE COMEDY HOUR, with special guests like Jane Russell, this live TV show sees our heroes on top form. Musical and comedy numbers abound.

Sound sourceDolby Digital

Movie/TV TitleAbbott And Costello - Laugh-A-Thon (Box Set)