Jack and the Beanstalk
“Be happy go wacky!”
Synopsis
Two down-on-their-luck loafers take a job babysitting, with a bedtime story of the titular tale turning into a wacky Abbott and Costello-faced musical retelling involving stolen cows, terrible giants, and the heroic boy with an opportunistic butcher in a castle above the clouds.
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Jack and the Beanstalk (1952) ORIGINAL TRAILER
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Top Cast
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Bud Abbott
Mr. Dinkel / Mr. Dinkelpuss
Lou Costello
Jack / Jack Strong
Buddy Baer
Sgt. Riley / The Giant
Dorothy Ford
Receptionist / Polly
Barbara Brown
Mrs. Strong
David Stollery
Donald Larkin
William Farnum
The King
Shaye Cogan
Eloise Larkin / Princess Eloise (Darlene)
James Alexander
Arthur / Prince Arthur / Troubador
Johnny Conrad
Dancer
Almira Sessions
Mrs. Mergatroyd (uncredited)
Arthur Shields
Patrick the Harp (voice, uncredited)
Mel Blanc
Forest Animals (voice, uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Paterson, New Jersey
Festival / Special Debut
April 7, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$683K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.69x
+$2.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Yarbrough
- Screenplay & Story
- Nathaniel Curtis
- Original Score
- Heinz Roemheld
- Original Title
- Jack and the Beanstalk
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Budget
- $683K
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.2M
- Production Studios
- Exclusive Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Yarbrough
Nathaniel Curtis, Pat Costello
Heinz Roemheld
George Robinson
Otho Lovering
Alex Gottlieb, Pat Costello, Lou Costello
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Yarbrough
Director
Nathaniel Curtis
Screenplay
Heinz Roemheld
Original Music Composer
Alex Gottlieb
Producer
Lou Costello
Producer
Otho Lovering
Editor
George Robinson
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jack and the Beanstalk
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jack and the Beanstalk about?
Two down-on-their-luck loafers take a job babysitting, with a bedtime story of the titular tale turning into a wacky Abbott and Costello-faced musical retelling involving stolen cows, terrible giants, and the heroic boy with an opportunistic butcher in a castle above the clouds.
Who directed Jack and the Beanstalk?
Jack and the Beanstalk was directed by Jean Yarbrough.
Who stars in Jack and the Beanstalk?
The principal cast of Jack and the Beanstalk includes Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Buddy Baer, Dorothy Ford, Barbara Brown.
When was Jack and the Beanstalk released and how long is it?
Jack and the Beanstalk was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
What was the box office and production budget of Jack and the Beanstalk?
Jack and the Beanstalk had a reported production budget of $683K and grossed $3.2M at the worldwide box office (4.69 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Jack and the Beanstalk?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jack and the Beanstalk was composed by Heinz Roemheld.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jack and the Beanstalk?
Jack and the Beanstalk holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).