One Night in the Tropics(1940)
Jerome Kern Tops "Show Boat" and "Roberta"
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.
Movie: One Night in the Tropics
Top 10 Billed Cast
Jim Moore
Cynthia Merrick
Steve Harper
Abbott
Costello
Aunt Kitty Marblehead
Roscoe
Mickey Fitzgerald
Escobar
Rodolfo
Video Trailer One Night in the Tropics
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