Jitterbugs

Jitterbugs (1943)

05/06/1943
Comedy
1h 15m

This is that movie about those people.

Overview

The two-man Laurel and Hardy Zoot Suit Band find themselves fronting a scam for "gasolene pills" in wartime oil-short America. They are however soon on the side of the angels helping recover $10,000 for an attractive young lady whose family have themselves been swindled.

  • Malcolm St. ClairDirector
  • Scott DarlingScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

Keywords

  • black market
  • donkey
  • con man
  • deception
  • remake
  • singer
  • scam
  • gang member
  • retribution
  • gas rationing
  • burro
  • frustration
  • desperation
  • grindhouse film
  • carnival riot

Top Billed Cast

Stan Laurel

Stan Laurel

Stan

Oliver Hardy

Oliver Hardy

Ollie

Vivian Blaine

Vivian Blaine

Susan Cowan

Robert Bailey

Robert Bailey

Chester Wright (as Bob Bailey)

Douglas Fowley

Douglas Fowley

Malcolm Bennett

Noel Madison

Noel Madison

Tony Queen

Lee Patrick

Lee Patrick

Dorcas

Robert Emmett Keane

Robert Emmett Keane

Henry Corcoran

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