After being framed for a swindle by a greasy conman (Abbott), Joe Bascombe (Costello) follows the scoundrel to Mexico to clear his name. Unfortunately, Joe is tricked into being the fall guy for another scheme. "Mexican Hayride" is the first truly bad Abbott & Costello picture I've seen. Not only is the storyline
illogical (even by Abbott & Costello standards), but the best gags in here will evoke mild chuckles at best. Even if it was included in the DVD multipack "The Best of Abbott & Costello Vol. 3", this is probably one of their worst. One very strange thing about this film is that it was based on a successful musical from the early 1940s. However, there is only one song in the film and it isn't even by Cole Porter, who wrote the music for the original stage production. Mexican HayrideBud Abbott, Lou Costello, Luba Malina, Tim Powers, Pat Costello, Virginia Grey and John HubbardDirector: Charles Barton
May 25, 2009
