Abbott and Costello star in this harem musical comedy, where an American troupe is stranded in a desert land ruled by evil sheik Dumbrille, who has ousted the rightful heir, his nephew, from the throne. Conte, as the nephew, knows his uncle has a weakness for blondes, so he hires Maxwell to
seduce Dumbrille and the troupe's magical act, Abbott and Costello, to steal the sheik's magical rings. Costello returned after a year of illness to team up again with Abbott, both playing the usual slapstick comedy in this film to the hilt. Musical numbers were supplied by Jimmy Dorsey and his
orchestra. An elaborate ballet scene set to "Scheherazade" music more than makes up f...
Released:
1944
Rated:
NR
Length:
89 mins