In Society
“THE COMEDY KINGS are BACK!”
Synopsis
Two bumbling plumbers are hired by a socialite to fix a leak. A case of mistaken identity gets the pair an invitation to a fancy party and an entree into high society. As expected, things don't go too smoothly.
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John Landis on ABBOTT AND COSTELLO IN SOCIETY
Type: Featurette • Published 2013-10-02
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Bud Abbott
Eddie Harrington
Lou Costello
Albert Mansfield
Marion Hutton
Elsie Hammerdingle
Kirby Grant
Peter Evans
Ann Gillis
Gloria Winthrop
Arthur Treacher
Pipps, Butler
Thomas Gomez
Drexel
George Dolenz
Baron Sergel
Steven Geray
Count Alexis
Murray Leonard
Marlow
Thurston Hall
Mr. Van Cleve
Nella Walker
Mrs. Elizabeth Van Cleve
William B. Davidson
Parker
Will Osborne
Himself
Geri Rosse
The Fontane Sisters
Margie Rosse
The Fontane Sisters
Bea Rosse
The Fontane Sisters
Luis Alberni
Luigi - Pottery Dealer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 16, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Yarbrough
- Screenplay & Story
- Hal Fimberg, Edmund L. Hartmann, John Grant
- Original Score
- Frank Skinner, Milton Rosen
- Original Title
- In Society
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Yarbrough
Hal Fimberg, Edmund L. Hartmann, John Grant, Hugh Wedlock Jr., Howard Snyder, Sid Fields
Frank Skinner, Milton Rosen
Jerome Ash
Philip Cahn
Milton Feld, John Grant, Edmund L. Hartmann
Department Leadership Roster
Hal Fimberg
Screenplay
Jean Yarbrough
Director
Edmund L. Hartmann
Screenplay
John Grant
Screenplay
Jerome Ash
Director of Photography
Philip Cahn
Editor
John Grant
Producer
Edmund L. Hartmann
Producer
Vera West
Costume Design
Sid Fields
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 In Society
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What is In Society about?
Two bumbling plumbers are hired by a socialite to fix a leak. A case of mistaken identity gets the pair an invitation to a fancy party and an entree into high society. As expected, things don't go too smoothly.
Who directed In Society?
In Society was directed by Jean Yarbrough.
Who stars in In Society?
The principal cast of In Society includes Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Marion Hutton, Kirby Grant, Ann Gillis.
When was In Society released and how long is it?
In Society was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for In Society?
The original motion picture soundtrack for In Society was composed by Frank Skinner, Milton Rosen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for In Society?
In Society holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).