It Ain’t Hay (1943): Cast & Plot
It Ain’t Hay is a 1943 comedy directed by Erle C. Kenton, starring Lou Costello as Wilbur Hoolihan, Cecil Kellaway and Patsy O'Connor. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 20m (80 min)
- Director
- Erle C. Kenton
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is It Ain’t Hay About?
The premise of It Ain’t Hay without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Abbot and Costello inadvertently kill a woman's horse after feeding it candy and must find a replacement. They travel to the racetrack, locate a look‑alike and steal it, unaware that the animal is Tea Biscuit, a famed champion. Their scheme leads to a series of slapstick mishaps and a climactic race, as the duo frantically tries to hide their mistake and keep up the ruse before the truth is revealed.
It Ain’t Hay Themes & Keywords
· 8 tags- gangster
- cigarette smoking
- gang member
- grifter
- livery stable
- hansom cab
- hysteria
- abbott and costello
It Ain’t Hay Cast & Characters
Lou Costello leads the cast as Wilbur Hoolihan, with Cecil Kellaway as King O'Hara and Patsy O'Connor as Peggy / Princess O'Hara. Directed by Erle C. Kenton; 66 actors are credited in all.
- Director Erle C. Kenton
- Lou Costello as Wilbur Hoolihan
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Cecil Kellaway as King O'Hara - Patsy O'Connor as Peggy / Princess O'Hara
- Bud Abbott as Grover Mockridge
Also Starring in It Ain’t Hay
· 62 more- Samuel S. Hinds Colonel Brainard
- Eugene Pallette Gregory Warner
- James Flavin Cop (uncredited)
- Selmer Jackson Grant
- Harry Strang Policeman (uncredited)
- Wade Boteler Reilly
- Pierre Watkin Maj. Harper (uncredited)
- Robert Homans Policeman (uncredited)
- Shemp Howard Umbrella Sam
- Charles Sherlock Mug at Door (uncredited)
- Charles Coleman Doorman (uncredited)
- Harry Harvey Shorty (uncredited)
- William Forrest Banker (uncredited)
- Kit Guard Fighter (uncredited)
- Richard Lane Slicker
- Herb Vigran Man in Microphone Room (uncredited)
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- Mike Mazurki Bouncer (uncredited)
- Andrew Tombes Big-Hearted Charlie
- John Sheehan Storekeeper (uncredited)
- George Humbert Gardener (uncredited)
- Ralph Peters Man at Microphone (uncredited)
- George Bruggeman Dancer (uncredited)
- Jack Norton Drunk (uncredited)
- Spec O'Donnell Newsboy (uncredited)
- Eddie Foster Grafter (uncredited)
- Eddie Quillan Harry, the Horse
- Paul Dubov Tout (uncredited)
- Matt Willis Bouncer (uncredited)
- Will Stanton Drunk (uncredited)
- Bobby Watson Clerk (uncredited)
- Lorin Raker Hicks (uncredited)
- Hal Craig Singer (uncredited)
- Herbert Heyes Manager (uncredited)
- Vinton Hayworth Golfer (uncredited)
- Sammy Stein Bouncer (uncredited)
- Tom Hanlon Radio Announcer (uncredited)
- Charles Bennett SPCA Driver (uncredited)
- Kate Drain Lawson Matron (uncredited)
- Gene O'Donnell Attendant (uncredited)
- Eddie Coke Attendant (uncredited)
- Frank Penny Ticket Seller (uncredited)
- Barry Macollum Taxi Driver (uncredited)
- Eddie Bruce Good Humor Man (uncredited)
- Grace McDonald Kitty McClain
- Hans Herbert Janitor (uncredited)
- Ray Miller Customer (uncredited)
- Rod Rogers Jockey (uncredited)
- Fred Cordova Attendant (uncredited)
- Harold DeGarro Stilt-Walker (uncredited)
- Alex Callam Mug (uncredited)
- Janet Ann Gallow Little Girl (uncredited)
- James Clemens Dancer (uncredited)
- Leighton Noble Private Joe Collins
- The Vagabonds The Vagabonds
- Pete Peterson Musician - Bass (uncredited)
- David Hacker Chauncey the Eye
- Walter Dennis Boy (uncredited)
- Dorothy Elswit Roller Skater (uncredited)
- Don Germano Musician - Guitar (uncredited)
- Stephen Gottlieb Child (uncredited)
- Tilio Russo Musician - Accordion (uncredited)
- Al Torrieri Musician - Guitar (uncredited)
More from Erle C. Kenton
More films directed by Erle C. Kenton: The Cat Creeps, House of Dracula, House of Frankenstein and Who Done It?.
It Ain’t Hay Plot Summary
What happens in It Ain’t Hay from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Wilbur Hoolihan Lou Costello, a cab driver, accidentally kills a hack horse owned by King O’Hara Cecil Kellaway and his daughter, Princess O’Hara Patsy O’Connor, by feeding it candy. In hopes of raising enough money to replace it, he and his friend Grover Mockridge Bud Abbott visit a crooked gambling parlor. They win enough money, but before they can purchase a new horse, a con man swindles Wilbur out of the cash. Some touts inform Wilbur and Grover that an old horse is available for free at one of the upstate tracks. They visit the track but mistakenly take the wrong horse, a champion by the name of Tea Biscuit, and present the horse to O’Hara.
Full summary
The whole story of It Ain’t Hay, scene by scene
It Ain’t Hay Trailers & Videos
The trailer of It Ain’t Hay.
How Well Do You Know It Ain’t Hay?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the occupation of Wilbur Hoolihan at the start of the film?
It Ain’t Hay Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “То није сено” and “Alta Malandragem”.
- Also known as
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- То није сено
- Alta Malandragem
- Abbott y Costello: Dos peatones a caballo
- Deux nigauds dans le foin
- Це не соломинка
- 两傻偷宝马
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It Ain’t Hay FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of It Ain’t Hay, each answered in a sentence.
How long is It Ain’t Hay?
It Ain’t Hay runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
When was It Ain’t Hay released?
It Ain’t Hay was released on March 10, 1943.
Who directed It Ain’t Hay?
It Ain’t Hay was directed by Erle C. Kenton.
More films by Erle C. Kenton Who is in the cast of It Ain’t Hay?
It Ain’t Hay stars Lou Costello as Wilbur Hoolihan, Cecil Kellaway as King O'Hara and Patsy O'Connor as Peggy / Princess O'Hara, among 66 credited actors.
Does It Ain’t Hay have a post-credit scene?
No. It Ain’t Hay has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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