One Night in the Tropics
“Jerome Kern Tops "Show Boat" and "Roberta"”
Synopsis
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.
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One Night in the Tropics (1940) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-07-05
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Allan Jones
Jim Moore
Nancy Kelly
Cynthia Merrick
Robert Cummings
Steve Harper
Bud Abbott
Abbott
Lou Costello
Costello
Mary Boland
Aunt Kitty Marblehead
William Frawley
Roscoe
Peggy Moran
Mickey Fitzgerald
Leo Carrillo
Escobar
Don Alvarado
Rodolfo
Nina Orla
Nina
Richard Carle
James G. Moore
Eddie Acuff
First S.S. Atlantica Steward (uncredited)
William Alston
Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
Brooks Benedict
Croupier (uncredited)
Harry C. Bradley
Mr. Moore's Doctor (uncredited)
Tyler Brooke
First Man Polled by Jim (uncredited)
Ralph Brooks
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 15, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- A. Edward Sutherland
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Grayson, Gertrude Purcell
- Original Score
- Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- One Night in the Tropics
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
A. Edward Sutherland
Charles Grayson, Gertrude Purcell, Earl Derr Biggers
Frank Skinner
Milton Carruth
Department Leadership Roster
A. Edward Sutherland
Director
Charles Grayson
Screenplay
Gertrude Purcell
Screenplay
Milton Carruth
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 One Night in the Tropics
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What is One Night in the Tropics about?
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.
Who directed One Night in the Tropics?
One Night in the Tropics was directed by A. Edward Sutherland.
Who stars in One Night in the Tropics?
The principal cast of One Night in the Tropics includes Allan Jones, Nancy Kelly, Robert Cummings, Bud Abbott, Lou Costello.
When was One Night in the Tropics released and how long is it?
One Night in the Tropics was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for One Night in the Tropics?
The original motion picture soundtrack for One Night in the Tropics was composed by Frank Skinner.
Is One Night in the Tropics based on a book or true story?
One Night in the Tropics is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Earl Derr Biggers".
What is the age rating and content advisory for One Night in the Tropics?
One Night in the Tropics holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).