Jack and the Beanstalk (1952)

Description

America's favorite comedy duo, scheming straight man Bud Abbott and bumbling comic genius Lou Costello, have entertained audiences for over sixty years. Beloved for their raucous humor, hilarious one-liners, and side-splitting blundering, these comic masterminds virtually invented the comedy team for the big screen, adapting their vaudeville roots for theater audiences and providing priceless inspiration for comics across generations. Jack and the Beanstalk A hilarious version of the classic fairy tale features Bud Abbott playing Mr. Dinkle and Lou Costello as Jack, the most unlikely hero of all. When the comic duo find themselves babysitting a spoiled child, Costello falls asleep reading a bedtime story, and awakens in a colorful world of make believe. With one hilarious scene after another (particularly the scene where Abbott trades a handful of magic beans for Costello's cow), and magnificent special effects, this is a funny, friendly, and unforgettable favorite. Another remarkable entry in the life-long work of comic brilliance that is Abbott & Costello. - Runtime 82 Minutes. Africa Screams Once again Bud Abbott (playing Buzz Johnson) devises a get rich quick scheme - this time passing off Lou Costello (hilarious as Stanley Livingston) as a famous safari hunter and African explorer. The only problem with the plan is that the bumbling Costello is terrified of even the most harmless of animals, of which he encounters many - including a hilarious meeting with a huge gorilla that will leave you howling. Featuring appearances by real-life big game hunter Clyde Beatty and Shemp Howard (one of the Three Stooges), this is a non-stop laugh fest in the traditional, uproarious Abbott & Costello style. - Runtime 79 Minutes Includes BONUS Cartoon - The Magic Mummy