Abbott And Costello - Buck Privates/One Night in the Tropics [DVD]

'Buck Privates' was the first A & C film I ever saw and I howled with laughter, subsequently I had to see every film they appeared in, though some were better than others. And they had the benefit of The Andrews Sisters in most.

Was a good dvd but not quite as funny as all the rest

Brought back memories, well funny.

Released as "Rookies" in Ireland in 1942 this second A & C film caused quite a sensation. Laugh? I nearly had a seizure! Not only was it my first experience of A & C (I was 12 years old) but the film also had the Andrews Sisters doing their famous Boogie-Woogie Bugle-Boy number. Apart from the nostalgia it remains great fun.

I am a fan of Abbott and Costello from child hood. I love the dry quips and follow up by Costello. They make a great team and never fail to give me plenty to laugh about. I dont think this sort of humour never dates.

A & C inadvertently join the army while trying to escape police sergeant Nat Pendleton (Collins) who is chasing them for street selling without a licence. Once they arrive at their training camp, they are put through their paces in the same unit as spoilt rich kid Lee Bowman (Randolph) and his former chauffeur Alan Curtis (Bob). These two have a hatred for each other that is heightened by their affections for Jane Frazee (Judy). Who will get the girl…..? And will everyone be happy about going to war…..?Well, I can answer that last question. Given that this is a blatant recruitment film, yes, everyone seems happy enough. In fact, it looks like quite a laugh with singing and dancing aplenty. Due to the nature of the film, nearly all the songs are war-related with some truly terrible lyrics about Uncle Sam and nonsense about loving the Constitution. However, as these songs are delivered by the Andrews Sisters it makes for good entertainment as we get to see the legends themselves performing 2 classics – “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” and “Bounce Me Brother With a Solid Four” which also includes some great Lindy Hop dancing.A & C perform some routines and there are occasional funny moments as provided by Costello in between the shouting that Abbott seems to constantly engage in. He is rather an unpleasant character. Still, the film was better than I thought it would be despite the required sections of marching (yawn) and the flimsy storyline. Jane Frazee seems a bit of a slag in this. But maybe that’s what soldiers needed to see to motivate them. Whatever girl you want, you can have her. Just join the army.“You’re a Lucky Fellow, Mr Smith” ….er, says who? I don’t think so. Much better to learn to Boogie Woogie. They should have settled the war with a Lindy-Hop and Boogie Woogie contest. The enemy wouldn’t have had a chance.

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One Night in the Tropics was Abbott & Costello's first film appearance,they are not the stars, but a supporting act, if you want nostalgia it is great fun, partly musical which is a little dated, but i enjoyed it. Buck Privates is one of A & C best films, it has everything, gags, slapstick, clever routines, action, drama, excitement and music supplied by the Andrews Sisters. It was a box office hit at the beginning of the war years, it also lent its storyline to Great Guns, made by Laurel & Hardy in the same year 1941. It also featiures 100 American Jitterbug(jive)champions in one musical number. If you want to see a feel good film from the war years, this is it.

Auf dieser DVD sind zwei ersten Filme mit Abbott und Costello aus den Jahren 1940 und 1941. Erster Film ist ein Militärisch-Komödie, zweiter Film ist Musical-Liebes-Komödie über einen Liebesversicherung-Vertrag. Obwohl diese zwei Filme weniger Interessant als andere Abbott und Costellos Filme sind muss aber für die Abbott und Costellos Funs sein. Meine Favoriten mit Abbott and Costello (5 Sterne) sind aber:Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man (super witzig), Hold That Ghost, Africa Screams, Abbott and Costello Meet the Killer, The Time of Their Lives.

On retrouve les 2 nigauds pur de nouvelles aventures toujours aussi drôles et déjantées, avec une très bonne restauration d'image. jubilatoire mais en vo.

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