One Night in the Tropics

(1940)Directed by A. Edward Sutherland82 minMusic, Comedy
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.

Allan Jonesas Jim Moore
Nancy Kellyas Cynthia Merrick
Robert Cummingsas Steve Harper
Bud Abbottas Abbott
Lou Costelloas Costello
Mary Bolandas Aunt Kitty Marblehead
Peggy Moranas Mickey Fitzgerald
Leo Carrilloas Escobar
Don Alvaradoas Rodolfo
Nina Orlaas Nina
Richard Carleas James G. Moore
Eddie Acuffas First S.S. Atlantica Steward (uncredited)
WAWilliam Alstonas Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
Brooks Benedictas Croupier (uncredited)
Harry C. Bradleyas Mr. Moore's Doctor (uncredited)
Tyler Brookeas First Man Polled by Jim (uncredited)
RBRalph Brooksas Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Edgar Dearingas Cop with Black Eye (uncredited)
Mina Farragutas Dancer in San Marcos (uncredited)
Vivien Fayas Dancer (uncredited)
Charlie Hallas Second S.S. Atlantica Steward (uncredited)
Kathleen Howardas Judge McCracken (uncredited)
KLKay Leslieas Native Girl (uncredited)