Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff
“MORE GHOULISH GLEE THAN WHEN THEY MET FRANKENSTEIN!”
Synopsis
Lost Caverns Resort Hotel bellhop Freddie Phillips gives an empty threat to one attorney Amos Strickland, and is shortly fired. When Freddie visits his guest's suite to apologize, he finds Strickland dead of a gunshot wound. As the investigators file in, Freddie becomes the scapegoat of the guests in the hotel, who all had a bone to pick with Strickland. It's now up to Freddie and Detective Casey Edwards to find out who the real killer is, all the while avoiding the many vigorous and violent villains staying at the resort.
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Top Cast
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Bud Abbott
Casey Edwards
Lou Costello
Freddie Phillips
Boris Karloff
Swami Talpur
Lenore Aubert
Angela Gordon
Gar Moore
Jeff Wilson
Donna Martell
Betty Crandall
Alan Mowbray
Melton
James Flavin
Insp. Wellman
Roland Winters
T. Hanley Brooks
Nicholas Joy
Amos Strickland
Mikel Conrad
Sgt. Stone
Morgan Farley
Gregory Milford
Victoria Horne
Mrs. Hargreave
Percy Helton
Abernathy
Claire Du Brey
Mrs. Grimsby
Harry Hayden
Lawrence Crandall
Vincent Renno
Mike Relia
Murray Alper
Joe, Reporter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 22, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$686K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Barton
- Screenplay & Story
- Howard Snyder, Hugh Wedlock Jr., John Grant
- Original Score
- Milton Schwarzwald, Frank Skinner, Johnny Green, Walter Schumann, Hans J. Salter, Daniele Amfitheatrof, Leith Stevens, Paul Sawtell
- Original Title
- Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Budget
- $686K
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Barton
Howard Snyder, Hugh Wedlock Jr., John Grant, Oscar Brodney
Milton Schwarzwald, Frank Skinner, Johnny Green, Walter Schumann, Hans J. Salter, Daniele Amfitheatrof, Leith Stevens, Paul Sawtell
Charles Van Enger
Edward Curtiss
Robert Arthur
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Barton
Director
Edward Curtiss
Editor
Howard Snyder
Screenplay
Charles Van Enger
Director of Photography
Milton Schwarzwald
Original Music Composer
Hugh Wedlock Jr.
Screenplay
Robert Arthur
Producer
John Grant
Screenplay
Rosemary Odell
Costume Design
Oscar Brodney
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff
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What is Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff about?
Lost Caverns Resort Hotel bellhop Freddie Phillips gives an empty threat to one attorney Amos Strickland, and is shortly fired. When Freddie visits his guest's suite to apologize, he finds Strickland dead of a gunshot wound. As the investigators file in, Freddie becomes the scapegoat of the guests in the hotel, who all had a bone to pick with Strickland. It's now up to Freddie and Detective Casey Edwards to find out who the real killer is, all the while avoiding the many vigorous and violent villains staying at the resort.
Who directed Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff?
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff was directed by Charles Barton.
Who stars in Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff?
The principal cast of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff includes Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Boris Karloff, Lenore Aubert, Gar Moore.
When was Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff released and how long is it?
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff was composed by Milton Schwarzwald, Frank Skinner, Johnny Green, Walter Schumann, Hans J. Salter, Daniele Amfitheatrof, Leith Stevens, Paul Sawtell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff?
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).