Abbott & Costello. The complete Universal Pictures collection. [Discs 13-15] [DVD] / Universal Pictures ; produced by Howard Christie ; directed by Charles Lamont.
Format:
[DVD] /
Edition:
Fullscreen version.
Publisher:
Universal Studios Home Entertainment,
Copyright Date:
2008
Description:
3 videodiscs (313 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Title from set container. Abbott and Costello go to Mars cast: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Mari Blanchard, Robert Paige, Horace McMahon. Abbott and Costello meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde cast: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Boris Karloff, Helen Westcott, Craig Stevens, Reginald Denny, John Dierkes. Abbott and Costello meet the Keystone Kops cast: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Fred Clark, Lynn Bari, Maxie Rosenbloom. Abbott and Costello meet the mummy cast: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Marie Windsor, Michael Ansara, Peggy King. Set includes a 44 p. booklet detailing the legacy of Bud and Lou plus an overview of their films at Universal, including rare photos, trivia and an exclusive introduction from their families. Set includes all 28 films from Universal Pictures. Bonus features (disc 15): "The world of Abbott and Costello:" this compilation includes classic routines from 18 of Bud and Lou's most popular films; "Abbott and Costello meet Jerry Seinfeld:" the popular comic hosts a tribute to Bud and Lou in this insightful retrospective; "Abbott and Costello meet the monsters:" a behind-the-scenes look at the duo's popular series of films as they meet up with Frankenstein, Dracula and the Wolf Man; 6 feature commentaries by noted film historians.
Contents:
Abbott and Costello meet the mummy a Universal-International Picture ; based on the stories by Sidney Fields and Grant Garrett ; screenplay by Lee Loeb and John Grant (1955 ; 80 min.). Abbott and Costello meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde / a Universal-International Picture ; based on the stories by Sidney Fields and Grant Garrett ; screenplay by Lee Loeb and John Grant (1953 ; 77 min.) Abbott and Costello meet the Keystone Kops (1955 ; 79 min.) -- Abbott and Costello meet the mummy (1955 ; 80 min.).
Summary:
Abbott and Costello go to Mars: Bud and Lou accidentally take off for Mars and end up in New Orleans during Mardi Gras. Abbott and Costello meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: As American policemen in London, Bud and Lou meet up with Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Abbott and Costello meet the Keystone Kops: Bud and Lou follow a con man to Hollywood after being swindled into buying a phony movie studio. Abbott and Costello meet the Mummy: Bud and Lou stumble upon a sacred medallion that holds the key to a legendary treasure. On disc 15, laugh out loud with the most popular comedy duo of all time. Featuring Bud and Lou's most popular movies, this collection is filled with some of the most hilarious routines of all-time.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)279263330
Locations:
UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)
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