Abbott and Costello were the most popular comedians of the 1940s, with burlesque-inspired routines that enthralled audiences on both radio and television. Oddly, their films have not received the same level of attention from critics and writers as those of other comedy teams. This book is a scene-by-scene, film-by-film guide to their movies, making a compelling case for their inclusion at the very top of comic artists. Featuring new research and some surprising revelations, the book introduces newcomers to the delights of this uproarious team and provides confirmed fans with the ultimate…mehr
Abbott and Costello were the most popular comedians of the 1940s, with burlesque-inspired routines that enthralled audiences on both radio and television. Oddly, their films have not received the same level of attention from critics and writers as those of other comedy teams. This book is a scene-by-scene, film-by-film guide to their movies, making a compelling case for their inclusion at the very top of comic artists. Featuring new research and some surprising revelations, the book introduces newcomers to the delights of this uproarious team and provides confirmed fans with the ultimate companion to their work. Also included is a foreword by John Landis, the celebrated director and Abbott and Costello devotee.
Matthew Coniam has authored or contributed to numerous books, magazines, journals and websites in Britain and America. He lives in Bath, England.
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Table of Contents Acknowledgments vi Foreword by John Landis 1 Introduction One: The Case for Abbott and Costello 3 Introduction Two: The Art of Abbott and Costello 17 1. One Night in the Tropics (1940) 25 2. Buck Privates (1941) 33 3. In the Navy (1941) 54 4. Hold That Ghost (1941) 62 5. Keep 'Em Flying (1941) 80 6. Ride 'Em Cowboy (1942) 90 7. Rio Rita (1942) 97 8. Pardon My Sarong (1942) 106 9. Who Done It? (1942) 114 10. It Ain't Hay (1943) 129 11. Hit the Ice (1943) 139 12. In Society and A Wave, a WAC and a Marine (1944) 149 13. Lost in a Harem (1944) and Mail Call (1944) 168 14. Here Come the Co-Eds (1945) 178 15. The Naughty Nineties (1945) 190 16. Abbott and Costello in Hollywood (1945) 201 17. Little Giant (1946) 212 18. The Time of Their Lives (1946) 222 19. Buck Privates Come Home (1947) 234 20. The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap (1947) 246 21. The Noose Hangs High (1948) 256 22. Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948) 265 23. Mexican Hayride (1948) 275 24. Africa Screams (1949) and 1,000 Kids and a Cop (1948) 283 25. Abbott and Costello Meet the Killer (1949) 296 26. Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion (1950) 305 27. Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man (1951) 316 28. Comin' Round the Mountain (1951) 327 29. Jack and the Beanstalk (1952) 336 30. Lost in Alaska (1952) 345 31. Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd (1952) 354 32. Abbott and Costello Go to Mars (1953) 361 33. Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1953) and Fireman Save My Child (1954) 369 34. Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops (1955) 383 35. Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy (1955) 389 36. Dance with Me, Henry (1956) 402 37. The 30 Foot Bride of Candy Rock (1959) 410 38. The World of Abbott and Costello (1965) 417 Appendix I: Lou and Me 425 Appendix II: The Trials and Tribulations of Tinybud 431 Appendix III: The Ultimate Abbott and Costello Top Ten 436 Chapter Notes 457 Bibliography 473 Index 475
Table of Contents Acknowledgments vi Foreword by John Landis 1 Introduction One: The Case for Abbott and Costello 3 Introduction Two: The Art of Abbott and Costello 17 1. One Night in the Tropics (1940) 25 2. Buck Privates (1941) 33 3. In the Navy (1941) 54 4. Hold That Ghost (1941) 62 5. Keep 'Em Flying (1941) 80 6. Ride 'Em Cowboy (1942) 90 7. Rio Rita (1942) 97 8. Pardon My Sarong (1942) 106 9. Who Done It? (1942) 114 10. It Ain't Hay (1943) 129 11. Hit the Ice (1943) 139 12. In Society and A Wave, a WAC and a Marine (1944) 149 13. Lost in a Harem (1944) and Mail Call (1944) 168 14. Here Come the Co-Eds (1945) 178 15. The Naughty Nineties (1945) 190 16. Abbott and Costello in Hollywood (1945) 201 17. Little Giant (1946) 212 18. The Time of Their Lives (1946) 222 19. Buck Privates Come Home (1947) 234 20. The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap (1947) 246 21. The Noose Hangs High (1948) 256 22. Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948) 265 23. Mexican Hayride (1948) 275 24. Africa Screams (1949) and 1,000 Kids and a Cop (1948) 283 25. Abbott and Costello Meet the Killer (1949) 296 26. Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion (1950) 305 27. Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man (1951) 316 28. Comin' Round the Mountain (1951) 327 29. Jack and the Beanstalk (1952) 336 30. Lost in Alaska (1952) 345 31. Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd (1952) 354 32. Abbott and Costello Go to Mars (1953) 361 33. Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1953) and Fireman Save My Child (1954) 369 34. Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops (1955) 383 35. Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy (1955) 389 36. Dance with Me, Henry (1956) 402 37. The 30 Foot Bride of Candy Rock (1959) 410 38. The World of Abbott and Costello (1965) 417 Appendix I: Lou and Me 425 Appendix II: The Trials and Tribulations of Tinybud 431 Appendix III: The Ultimate Abbott and Costello Top Ten 436 Chapter Notes 457 Bibliography 473 Index 475
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