“Congratulations, men — we’re glad to have you in the army!”
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Synopsis:
Necktie salesmen Slicker Smith (Bud Abbott) and Herbie Brown (Lou Costello) accidentally enlist in the army while trying to escape from the police.
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Response to Peary’s Review:
As Peary notes, this popular wartime amusement (it was the biggest box office draw of 1941) “holds up nicely” and still delivers lots of laughs. Abbott and Costello are at their comedic best, and the Andrews Sisters are simply delightful as they sing their way through several rousing songs, including “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Company B”. See below for a smattering of the film’s many classic vignettes, including Costello’s infamous “drill fumbling” — used as propaganda by the Japanese to showcase America’s military incompetence!
Redeeming Qualities and Moments:
- The Andrews Sisters!
- Costello playing craps for the “first” time
- Abbott asking Costello for a $10 “loan”
- Costello fumbling his way through drill exercises
- Costello in the boxing ring
Must See?
Yes. Along with The Naughty Nineties (1945), this is one of Abbott and Costello’s best vehicles, and well worth watching.
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Posted on March 29th, 2006 by admin
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