Abbott and Costello Go to Mars

Abbott and Costello Go to Mars (1953)

06/04/1953
Comedy, Science Fiction
1h 17m

They're too wild for one world!

Overview

Lester and Orville accidentally launch a rocket which is supposed to fly to Mars. Instead it goes to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. They are then forced by bank robber Mugsy and his pal Harry to fly to Venus where they find a civilization made up entirely of women, men having been banished.

  • Charles LamontDirector
  • D.D. BeauchampScreenplay
  • John GrantScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $762,446

  • Revenue

    $1,250,000

Keywords

  • new orleans, louisiana
  • black and white
  • stilts
  • wrong turn
  • lie detection
  • giant dog
  • zero gravity
  • chrysler building
  • venus the planet
  • psychotronic

Top Billed Cast

Bud Abbott

Bud Abbott

Lester

Lou Costello

Lou Costello

Orville

Mari Blanchard

Mari Blanchard

Allura

Robert Paige

Robert Paige

Dr. Wilson

Horace McMahon

Horace McMahon

Mugsy

Martha Hyer

Martha Hyer

Janie Howe

Jack Kruschen

Jack Kruschen

Harry

Joe Kirk

Joe Kirk

Dr. Orvilla

Jean Willes

Jean Willes

Capt. Olivia

Anita Ekberg

Anita Ekberg

Venusian Guard

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