One Night in the Tropics

Year: 1940

Runtime: 82 mins

Language: English

Director: A. Edward Sutherland

MusicComedyCrude humor and satireSong and danceCatchy songs and hilarious musical comedy

Jim “Lucky” Moore, an insurance salesman, creates a ‘love insurance policy’ for his friend Steve that pays $1 million if Steve doesn’t marry fiancée Cynthia. Their wedding is threatened by Steve’s ex‑girlfriend Mickey and Cynthia’s Aunt Kitty. Nightclub owner Roscoe underwrites it and sends enforcers Abbott and Costello to ensure the ceremony proceeds.

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