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Abbott & Costello accidentally fight Nazis in Mexico—yes, it's as unhinged as it sounds.
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Rotten Tomatoes
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Rio Rita (1942)

chaotic duo energywartime escapismvaudeville hangover

Overview

ComedyMusic

Doc and Wishey run into some Nazi-agents, who want to smuggle bombs into the USA from a Mexican border hotel.

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Content warning
slapstick comedynaziblack and whitesabotagebased on play or musicalmexican bordersecret servicecabaret singer
accidental heroismAmerican wartime propagandacomedy as resistance

Standout Aspects

Acting

Bud and Lou's timing is illegally sharp.

Production

They built a whole Mexican resort on a backlot, gorgeous.

Best for:Solo: Perfect for when you want zero brain cell activity.·Friends: Drinking game: every 'Hey Abbott!'·Background: Ideal noise while doom-scrolling.
S. Sylvan Simon

Director

S. Sylvan Simon

ReleasedMar 11, 1942
Runtime1h 31m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feellight
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Top Cast

Bud Abbott

Bud Abbott

Doc

Lou Costello

Lou Costello

Wishy

Kathryn Grayson

Kathryn Grayson

Rita Winslow

John Carroll

John Carroll

Ricardo Montera

Patricia Dane

Patricia Dane

Lucette Brunswick

Tom Conway

Tom Conway

Maurice Craindall

Peter Whitney

Peter Whitney

Jake

Barry Nelson

Barry Nelson

Harry Gantley

Arthur Space

Arthur Space

Trask

Dick Rich

Dick Rich

Gus

Joan Valerie

Joan Valerie

Dotty

Mitchell Lewis

Mitchell Lewis

Julio

Norman Abbott

Norman Abbott

Hotel Laundry Boy (uncredited)

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

This was Abbott & Costello's attempt to recreate their stage hit after Universal already sold the 1929 film rights to another studio.

Trivia

Kathryn Grayson was forced into this by her contract despite wanting dramatic roles; she later became a MGM musical star in 'Anchors Aweigh.'

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Rio Rita (1942)

Rio Rita (1942)

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