Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy
“They're back -- in their mummy's arms!”
Synopsis
Bud and Lou, two stranded American archaeologists, run afoul of an Egyptian cult with big plans to resurrect the mummified corpse of Klaris, guardian of his Princess Ara's treasure-filled tomb. When Lou accidentally eats the cursed medallion needed to find the ancient treasure, the two become targets of the cult's leader, his goons, a mysterious femme fatale, and the mummy of Klaris himself!
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Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy (1955) - Opening Night Scene (10/10) | Movieclips
Type: Clip • Published 2017-03-24
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Bud Abbott
Bud Abbott
Lou Costello
Lou Costello
Marie Windsor
Madame Rontru
Michael Ansara
Charlie
Dan Seymour
Josef
Richard Deacon
Semu
Kurt Katch
Dr. Gustav Zoomer
Richard Karlan
Hetsut
Mel Welles
Iben
George Khoury
Habid
Eddie Parker
Klaris
Peggy King
Cafe Singer
Marie Abbott
Dancer (uncredited)
Kenneth Alton
Policeman (uncredited)
Jan Arvan
Waiter (uncredited)
Mary Bayless
Cafe Patron (uncredited)
Eumenio Blanco
Waiter (uncredited)
Ralph Brooks
Cafe Patron (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 16, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 8, 2017
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Lamont
- Screenplay & Story
- John Grant
- Original Score
- Lou Maury, Henry Mancini, Joseph Gershenson, Irving Gertz, Hans J. Salter
- Original Title
- Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Lamont
John Grant, Lee Loeb, Griffin Jay, Maxwell Shane, John L. Balderston, Nina Wilcox Putnam, Richard Schayer
Lou Maury, Henry Mancini, Joseph Gershenson, Irving Gertz, Hans J. Salter
George Robinson
Russell F. Schoengarth
Howard Christie
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Lamont
Director
John Grant
Screenplay
Howard Christie
Producer
Russell F. Schoengarth
Editor
George Robinson
Director of Photography
Lou Maury
Original Music Composer
Henry Mancini
Original Music Composer
Joseph Gershenson
Original Music Composer
Irving Gertz
Original Music Composer
Hans J. Salter
Original Music Composer
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International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy about?
Bud and Lou, two stranded American archaeologists, run afoul of an Egyptian cult with big plans to resurrect the mummified corpse of Klaris, guardian of his Princess Ara's treasure-filled tomb. When Lou accidentally eats the cursed medallion needed to find the ancient treasure, the two become targets of the cult's leader, his goons, a mysterious femme fatale, and the mummy of Klaris himself!
Who directed Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy?
Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy was directed by Charles Lamont.
Who stars in Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy?
The principal cast of Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy includes Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Marie Windsor, Michael Ansara, Dan Seymour.
When was Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy released and how long is it?
Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy was composed by Lou Maury, Henry Mancini, Joseph Gershenson, Irving Gertz, Hans J. Salter.
Is Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy based on a book or true story?
Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Griffin Jay", Characters: "Maxwell Shane", Characters: "John L. Balderston", Characters: "Nina Wilcox Putnam", Characters: "Richard Schayer".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy?
Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).