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Abbott and Costello Go to Mars (1953)

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Average Rating: 4/10
Reviews Counted: 5
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Release Date: Jul 8, 1953 Wide

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They don't really go to Mars, they go to Venus, but first they go to New Orleans. While working at a missile base, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello inadvertently launch a rocket ship with themselves aboard. After a wild ride around New York City (the Statue of Liberty ducks when the rocket heads her way), Bud and Lou land in the outskirts of New Orleans. The boys are convinced that they've reached Mars, and their faith in this supposition is affirmed when they come across several strangely costumed

Unrated, 1 hr. 17 min.

Classics, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Comedy

Directed By: Charles Lamont

Written By: D.D. Beauchamp, Howard Christie

In Theaters: Jul 8, 1953 Wide

On DVD: Jun 29, 1994

Cast

Bud Abbott
Lester
Lou Costello
Orville
Mari Blanchard
Allura
Robert Paige
Dr. Wilson
Horace McMahon
Mugsy
Martha Hyer
Janie
Jack Kruschen
Harry
Joe Kirk
Dr. Orvilla
Anita Ekberg
Venusian Woman
James Flavin
Policeman
Jackie Loughery
Miss U.S.A.
Bobby Barber
Man
Ken Christy
Police Officer
Russ Conway
Policemen in Bank
Dudley Dickerson
Porter
Robert Forrest
Observer
Tim Graham
Cashier
Rex Lease
Police Sergeant
Frank Marlowe
Bartender
William Newell
Drunk
Paul Newlan
Traffic Cop
Sid Saylor
Man at Fountain
Jack Tesler
Dr. Holtz
Dale Van Sickel
Jean Willes
Captain
Gloria Paul
Grace Lenard
French Girl
Milt Bronson
Announcer
Harry Lang
French Waiter
Harold Goodwin
Dr. Coleman

Critic Reviews for Abbott and Costello Go to Mars

All Critics (5) | Fresh (3) | Rotten (3) | DVD (4)

Poor A & C outing with low budget showing everywhere.

July 6, 2006 Comment

Steve Crum

Dispatch-Tribune Newspapers

While the sci-fi genre seems like a natural for Bud & Lou to tackle...it almost feels like they had two (or maybe three) scripts that they tried to cobble together.

August 19, 2004 Full Review Source: Needcoffee.com

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Widgett Walls

Needcoffee.com

Even for Abbott and Costello fans, this must be trying.

November 26, 2003 Comment

Ken Hanke

Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

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A goofy, silly movie, but fun. Overall, it's not a good movie, but if you like Abbott and Costello, you'll enjoy it anyway.

April 1, 2011

AJ Verser

Super Reviewer

Not the best Abbott and Costello Film but still very enjoyable as the boys, get in a rocket ship and accidentally launch it, they buzz around NYC and land in Louisiana outside New Orleans but thy think they are on Mars as everyone is running around in Mari Gras Costumes. They run in to two bank robbers who also get on

March 28, 2011