Abbott and Costello Go to Mars
“They're too wild for one world!”
Synopsis
Lester and Orville accidentally launch a rocket which is supposed to fly to Mars. Instead it goes to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. They are then forced by bank robber Mugsy and his pal Harry to fly to Venus where they find a civilization made up entirely of women, men having been banished.
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Abbott and Costello Go to Mars (1953) ORIGINAL TRAILER
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Bud Abbott
Lester
Lou Costello
Orville
Mari Blanchard
Allura
Robert Paige
Dr. Wilson
Horace McMahon
Mugsy
Martha Hyer
Janie Howe
Jack Kruschen
Harry
Joe Kirk
Dr. Orvilla
Jean Willes
Capt. Olivia
Anita Ekberg
Venusian Guard
James Flavin
First Policeman in Bank
Jackie Loughery
Venusian Guard
Ruth Hampton
Handmaiden (as Ruth June Hampton) (as Miss New Jersey)
Valerie Jackson
Handmaiden (as Miss Montana)
Renate Hoy
Handmaiden (as Renate Huy) (as Miss Germany)
Jeanne Thompson
Handmaiden (as Miss Louisiana)
Jeri Miller
Venusian Guard
Elsa Edsman
Handmaiden (as Elza Edsman) (as Miss Hawaii)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 6, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$762K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.64x
+$488K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Lamont
- Screenplay & Story
- D.D. Beauchamp, John Grant
- Original Score
- Henry Mancini, Milton Rosen, Herman Stein
- Original Title
- Abbott and Costello Go to Mars
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Budget
- $762K
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.3M
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Lamont
D.D. Beauchamp, John Grant, Howard Christie
Henry Mancini, Milton Rosen, Herman Stein
Clifford Stine
Russell F. Schoengarth
Howard Christie
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Lamont
Director
D.D. Beauchamp
Screenplay
John Grant
Screenplay
Howard Christie
Producer
Clifford Stine
Director of Photography
Russell F. Schoengarth
Editor
Leah Rhodes
Costume Design
Henry Mancini
Original Music Composer
Milton Rosen
Original Music Composer
Herman Stein
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Abbott and Costello Go to Mars
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Abbott and Costello Go to Mars about?
Lester and Orville accidentally launch a rocket which is supposed to fly to Mars. Instead it goes to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. They are then forced by bank robber Mugsy and his pal Harry to fly to Venus where they find a civilization made up entirely of women, men having been banished.
Who directed Abbott and Costello Go to Mars?
Abbott and Costello Go to Mars was directed by Charles Lamont.
Who stars in Abbott and Costello Go to Mars?
The principal cast of Abbott and Costello Go to Mars includes Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Mari Blanchard, Robert Paige, Horace McMahon.
When was Abbott and Costello Go to Mars released and how long is it?
Abbott and Costello Go to Mars was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
What was the box office and production budget of Abbott and Costello Go to Mars?
Abbott and Costello Go to Mars had a reported production budget of $762K and grossed $1.3M at the worldwide box office (1.64 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Abbott and Costello Go to Mars?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Abbott and Costello Go to Mars was composed by Henry Mancini, Milton Rosen, Herman Stein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Abbott and Costello Go to Mars?
Abbott and Costello Go to Mars holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).