It Ain't Hay
“THEY'LL GIVE YOU THE "HOARSE" LAUGH...when I give THEM the laugh-laugh! A Fun-Hit You Can Place Your Money On to Win”
Synopsis
Abbot and Costello must find a replacement for a woman's horse they accidentally killed after feeding it some candy. They head for the racetrack, find a look-a-like and take it. They do not realize that the nag is "Tea Biscuit," a champion racehorse.
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It Ain't Hay (1943) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-07-05
Top Cast
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Bud Abbott
Grover Mockridge
Lou Costello
Wilbur Hoolihan
Grace McDonald
Kitty McClain
Cecil Kellaway
King O'Hara
Eugene Pallette
Gregory Warner
Patsy O'Connor
Peggy / Princess O'Hara
Leighton Noble
Private Joe Collins
Shemp Howard
Umbrella Sam
Samuel S. Hinds
Colonel Brainard
Eddie Quillan
Harry, the Horse
Richard Lane
Slicker
David Hacker
Chauncey the Eye
Andrew Tombes
Big-Hearted Charlie
Wade Boteler
Reilly
Selmer Jackson
Grant
Charles Bennett
SPCA Driver (uncredited)
Eddie Bruce
Good Humor Man (uncredited)
George Bruggeman
Dancer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 10, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erle C. Kenton
- Screenplay & Story
- Allen Boretz, John Grant
- Original Score
- Charles Previn, Frank Skinner, Ralph Freed
- Original Title
- It Ain't Hay
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erle C. Kenton
Allen Boretz, John Grant, Damon Runyon
Charles Previn, Frank Skinner, Ralph Freed
Charles Van Enger
Frank Gross
Alex Gottlieb
Department Leadership Roster
Erle C. Kenton
Director
Charles Van Enger
Director of Photography
Vera West
Costume Design
Alex Gottlieb
Producer
Frank Gross
Editor
Allen Boretz
Screenplay
John Grant
Screenplay
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 It Ain't Hay
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What is It Ain't Hay about?
Abbot and Costello must find a replacement for a woman's horse they accidentally killed after feeding it some candy. They head for the racetrack, find a look-a-like and take it. They do not realize that the nag is "Tea Biscuit," a champion racehorse.
Who directed It Ain't Hay?
It Ain't Hay was directed by Erle C. Kenton.
Who stars in It Ain't Hay?
The principal cast of It Ain't Hay includes Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Grace McDonald, Cecil Kellaway, Eugene Pallette.
When was It Ain't Hay released and how long is it?
It Ain't Hay was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for It Ain't Hay?
The original motion picture soundtrack for It Ain't Hay was composed by Charles Previn, Frank Skinner, Ralph Freed.
What is the age rating and content advisory for It Ain't Hay?
It Ain't Hay holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).