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Abbott and Costello Go to Mars (1953)

April 6, 1953 (US) Comedy, Science Fiction • 77m

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.

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Top Billed Cast

Robert Paige
Robert Paige

Dr. Wilson

Martha Hyer
Martha Hyer

Janie Howe

Joe Kirk
Joe Kirk

Dr. Orvilla

Jean Willes
Jean Willes

Capt. Olivia

Anita Ekberg
Anita Ekberg

Venusian Guard

James Flavin
James Flavin

First Policeman in Bank

Jackie Loughery
Jackie Loughery

Venusian Guard

Ruth Hampton
Ruth Hampton

Handmaiden (as Ruth June Hampton) (as Miss New Jersey)

Valerie Jackson
Valerie Jackson

Handmaiden (as Miss Montana)

Renate Hoy
Renate Hoy

Handmaiden (as Renate Huy) (as Miss Germany)

Jeanne Thompson
Jeanne Thompson

Handmaiden (as Miss Louisiana)

Jeri Miller
Jeri Miller

Venusian Guard

Elsa Edsman
Elsa Edsman

Handmaiden (as Elza Edsman) (as Miss Hawaii)

Judy Jorell
Judy Jorell

Venusian Guard (as Miss MIchigan)

Hal Forrest
Hal Forrest

Dr. Nedring (uncredited)

Jack Tesler
Jack Tesler

Dr. Holtz (uncredited)

Russ Conway
Russ Conway

Second Policeman in Bank (uncredited)

Syd Saylor
Syd Saylor

Man at Fountain (uncredited)

Patti McKaye
Patti McKaye

Venusian Guard (uncredited)

Harry Shearer
Harry Shearer

Second Boy (uncredited)

Harold Goodwin
Harold Goodwin

Dr. Coleman (uncredited)

Robert Stevenson
Robert Stevenson

Observer (uncredited)

Crew
John Grant
John Grant

Screenplay

David S. Horsley
David S. Horsley

Special Effects

Julia Heron
Julia Heron

Art Direction

Clifford Stine
Clifford Stine

Director of Photography

Russell A. Gausman
Russell A. Gausman

Set Decoration

Robert F. Boyle
Robert F. Boyle

Art Direction

Leah Rhodes
Leah Rhodes

Costume Design

Milton Rosen
Milton Rosen

Original Music Composer

Herman Stein
Herman Stein

Original Music Composer

Joseph Gershenson
Joseph Gershenson

Music Supervisor

Bud Westmore
Bud Westmore

Makeup Department Head

Henry Mancini
Henry Mancini

Original Music Composer

Jack Gertsman
Jack Gertsman

Unit Production Manager



Reviews

John Chard

⭐ 6/10

March 4, 2020

Better than its reputation suggests.

Abbott and Costello Go To Mars sees the popular duo tackle a sci-fi theme that was to be so prevalent in the 50s. It's directed by Charles Lamont and the co-star line up features Robert Paige, Horace McMahon, Mari Blanchard, Martha Hyer & Jack Kruschen. The plot sees Bud & Lou as Lester and Orville respectively, who accidentally find themselves on a rocket-ship bound for Mars. However, they actually land i… read the rest.

Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Budget

$762,446

Revenue

$1,250,000

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