The Naughty Nineties
“A Show Boat Load of Laughter!”
Synopsis
In the gay '90s, cardsharps take over a Mississippi riverboat from a kindly captain. Their first act is to change the showboat into a floating gambling house. A ham actor and his bumbling sidekick try to devise a way to help the captain regain ownership of the vessel.
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Rob Reiner on the comedy routine in THE NAUGHTY NINETIES.Official
Type: Featurette • Published 2025-07-06
Top Cast
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Bud Abbott
Dexter Broadhurst
Lou Costello
Sebastian Dinwiddle
Alan Curtis
Mr. Crawford
Rita Johnson
Bonita Farrow
Henry Travers
Capt. Sam Jackson
Lois Collier
Miss Caroline Jackson
Joe Sawyer
Bailey
Joe Kirk
Croupier
Bill Alcorn
Specialty Dancer (uncredited)
Audley Anderson
Card Player (uncredited)
Jack Barbee
Rainbow Four Member (uncredited)
Suzanne Lee Bastian
Baby (uncredited)
Edward Biby
Townsman (uncredited)
Gladys Blake
Girl in Garter Gag (uncredited)
Milt Bronson
Gambler (uncredited)
Douglas Carter
Croupier (uncredited)
Jack Chefe
Gilded Cage Waiter (uncredited)
Jack Coffey
Specialty Dancer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 20, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Yarbrough
- Screenplay & Story
- John Grant, Edmund L. Hartmann, Edmund Joseph, Hal Fimberg
- Original Score
- Lloyd Akridge
- Original Title
- The Naughty Nineties
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Yarbrough
John Grant, Edmund L. Hartmann, Edmund Joseph, Hal Fimberg, Clyde Bruckman
Lloyd Akridge
George Robinson
Arthur Hilton
Milton Feld, Edmund L. Hartmann, John Grant
Department Leadership Roster
John Grant
Screenplay
Jean Yarbrough
Director
Edmund L. Hartmann
Screenplay
George Robinson
Director of Photography
Edmund L. Hartmann
Producer
Edmund Joseph
Screenplay
Arthur Hilton
Editor
Vera West
Costume Design
Hal Fimberg
Screenplay
John Grant
Producer
Clyde Bruckman
Writer
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 The Naughty Nineties
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What is The Naughty Nineties about?
In the gay '90s, cardsharps take over a Mississippi riverboat from a kindly captain. Their first act is to change the showboat into a floating gambling house. A ham actor and his bumbling sidekick try to devise a way to help the captain regain ownership of the vessel.
Who directed The Naughty Nineties?
The Naughty Nineties was directed by Jean Yarbrough.
Who stars in The Naughty Nineties?
The principal cast of The Naughty Nineties includes Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Alan Curtis, Rita Johnson, Henry Travers.
When was The Naughty Nineties released and how long is it?
The Naughty Nineties was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for The Naughty Nineties?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Naughty Nineties was composed by Lloyd Akridge.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Naughty Nineties?
The Naughty Nineties holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).