Buck Privates (1941)
7/10
Abbott and Costello steal it
24 December 2020
Slicker Smith (Bud Abbott) and Herbie Brown (Lou Costello) are two sidewalk petty con men selling neckties. A policeman chase them to arrest them. They hide in a line thinking that it's a cinema but in reality, it's enlistment in the army.

This movie turned Abbott and Costello into big time stars. It's also a patriotic wartime movie featuring The Andrews Sisters. The guys are doing great bits like owing $10. They are a part of the collective cast but not necessarily its leaders. There is a main story about a playboy recruit. It's nothing interesting. Abbott and Costello really steal the show. The girls provide some musical breaks. Suddenly, Shemp Howard shows up in one scene. This is a funny part of the war effort if only the legendary comedy duo be the story leads.
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