Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood (1945): Cast
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood is a 1945 comedy directed by S. Sylvan Simon, starring Lucille Ball, Dean Stockwell and Sam Harris. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 23m (83 min)
- Director
- S. Sylvan Simon
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood About?
The premise of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood without spoilers.
A double-barrelled fun birst! When two bumbling barbers act as agents for a talented but unknown singer, they stage a phony murder in order to get him a plum role.
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood Themes & Keywords
· 15 tags- abbott and costello
- murder
- buddy comedy
- barber
- insomnia
- hollywood california
- pig
- microphone
- klutz
- reference to horatio alger
- midway
- reference to judy garland
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- manicurist
- lunch counter
- hobo
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood Cast & Characters
Lucille Ball leads the cast, with Dean Stockwell as Dean (uncredited) and Sam Harris as Barbershop Patron (uncredited). Directed by S. Sylvan Simon; 80 actors are credited in all.
- Director S. Sylvan Simon
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Lucille Ball as themselves -
Dean Stockwell as Dean (uncredited) - Sam Harris as Barbershop Patron (uncredited)
- Harold Miller as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Also Starring in Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood
· 76 more- Franklyn Farnum Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Kenner G. Kemp Barbershop Patron / Saloon Patron (uncredited)
- Milton Kibbee Counterman (uncredited)
- Jeffrey Sayre Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Edgar Dearing Al - First Studio Cop
- Frank Hagney Cop (uncredited)
- Chester Clute Mr. Burvis (uncredited)
- William Tannen Casting Director / Dr. Caswell Snide (uncredited)
- Carl M. Leviness Barbershop Customer (uncredited)
- Dell Henderson Benson (uncredited)
- Chet Brandenburg Western Crew Member (uncredited)
- Robert Emmett O'Connor 2nd Studio Guard (uncredited)
- Richard Alexander Eddie (uncredited)
- Arthur Space Director Lippen
- Fred Aldrich Assistant to Robert Z. Leonard (uncredited)
- William Bailey Nightclub Patron at Ciro's (uncredited)
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- Hank Worden Joe (uncredited)
- Amzie Strickland Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Mike Mazurki Klondike Pete
- Wheaton Chambers Pedestrian (uncredited)
- Garry Owen Director's Assistant (uncredited)
- Joe Devlin Kelly - Bartender (uncredited)
- Preston Foster Themselves
- Robert Haines Barbershop Patron (uncredited)
- Donald MacBride Dennis Kavanaugh
- Eddie Hall Slow Dancer at 'Ciros' (uncredited)
- Oliver Cross Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Lou Costello Abercrombie
- Edward Biby Barbershop Patron (uncredited)
- George Magrill
- William Phillips Kavanaugh's Assistant
- Broderick O'Farrell Man at Table (uncredited)
- Marie Blake Royce's Secretary (uncredited)
- Robert Z. Leonard Themselves
- Bud Abbott Buzz Kurtis
- Henry Hall Tenant (uncredited)
- King Baggot Barbershop Patron (uncredited)
- Nolan Leary Director's Assistant (uncredited)
- Thomas Martin Crewman on Film Set (uncredited)
- Frank J. Scannell Waiter (uncredited)
- Warner Anderson Norman Royce
- Marion Martin Miss Milbane
- Betty Blythe Mrs. Murdock (uncredited)
- Arno Frey Waiter (uncredited)
- George Calliga Maitre d' (uncredited)
- Charles Walters Sailor (uncredited)
- Art Miles Bull Neck Giant (uncredited)
- Karin Booth Louise (uncredited)
- Peter Miles Little Boy with Horn (uncredited)
- Frances Rafferty Claire Warren
- Naomi Childers Dowager (uncredited)
- Jean Porter Ruthie
- Rags Ragland Themselves
- Nick Stewart Houseboy (uncredited)
- Frank Penny Night Clerk (uncredited)
- Jackie 'Butch' Jenkins Themselves
- William Frambes Busboy (uncredited)
- Sharon McManus Sharon (uncredited)
- Bunny Waters Minor Role (uncredited)
- Bob Haymes Jeff Parker
- Helen Boyce Richly Dressed Woman (uncredited)
- Carleton G. Young Gregory LeMaise
- Harold DeGarro Stilt Walker (uncredited)
- Jane Hale Cigarette Girl (uncredited)
- Skeets Noyes Wardrobe Man (uncredited)
- Nita Mathews Cigarette Girl (uncredited)
- Susan Simon Girl at Blackboard (uncredited)
- Mary Donovan Manicurist (uncredited)
- Joe Bacon Nubian Slave (uncredited)
- Charles McNally Barker (uncredited)
- William Hawley Waiter (uncredited)
- Mitzie Uehlien Cigarette Girl (uncredited)
- Charles Hagen Barbershop Patron (uncredited)
- Barbara Combs Manicurist (uncredited)
- Beverly Haney Manicurist (uncredited)
- Zaz Vorka Manicurist (uncredited)
More from S. Sylvan Simon
More films directed by S. Sylvan Simon: Lust for Gold, The Fuller Brush Man, I Love Trouble and Her Husband’s Affairs.
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood.
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Close Shave” and “Abbott and Costello in Hollywood”.
- Also known as
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- Close Shave
- Abbott and Costello in Hollywood
- Abbott und Costello in Hollywood
- Deux Nigauds à Hollywood
- Абот и Костело у Холивуду
- Abbott y Costello en Hollywood
- Gianni e Pinotto a Hollywood
- Abbott i Costello w Hollywood
- Ебботт і Костелло в Голлівуді
- Abbott & Costello i Hollywood
- Abbott e Costello em Hollywood
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Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood?
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).
When was Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood released?
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood was released on October 5, 1945.
Who directed Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood?
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood was directed by S. Sylvan Simon.
More films by S. Sylvan Simon Who is in the cast of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood?
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood stars Lucille Ball, Dean Stockwell as Dean (uncredited) and Sam Harris as Barbershop Patron (uncredited), among 80 credited actors.
Does Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood have a post-credit scene?
No. Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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