vincentlynch-moonoi As far as the Abbott & Costello flicks go, this is one of the best (although I rather like the comedy-fright films done later in their careers). Particularly in many of the early A&C films, the theme was "variety entertainment", and this is a very good example. In addition to the comedy of A&C, you also have some great singing by Ella Fitzgerald (yes, really), Dick Foran, and the Merry Macs. And, BTW, in the print that I just saw on TCM, the film was in excellent condition and as crisp a B&W film as you'll find.The only problem with the Abbott & Costello films is that they are very formulaic. It's often a case of setting being different, but the A&C routines don't vary a lot. In this case, the duo is out west at a dud ranch, so there are lots of Indians (some funny stuff there) and bad guys. Lou Costello was probably brilliant, but the same old same old got a little old. So if I watch A&C, it's usually a couple of times a year...then I enjoy them.Ella Fitzgerald does her "A Tisket A Tasket" number. Dick Foran (who I believe was underrated) sings a couple of songs, and he was a very good singer and a decent actor).This might be the best Abbot & Costello film to watch...or certainly right up there.

utgard14 Fun Abbott & Costello movie has the boys playing peanut vendors at a rodeo who get into trouble with their boss, so they head West and get a job working on a dude ranch. While Bud and Lou are up to their usual antics, singing cowboy Dick Foran tries to win over cowgirl Anne Gwynne. The problem is Foran's not a real cowboy and Gwynne doesn't think much of him. But when he's set to compete in a charity rodeo, she has to teach him to be a real cowboy fast.Pretty funny with a good supporting cast that includes Douglas Dumbrille, Samuel S. Hinds, Morris Ankrum, and Johnny Mack Brown. Bud and Lou are in good form with funny lines and banter throughout, as well as some nice physical gags. Dick Foran does fine and lovely Anne Gwynne is charming. This one also has several musical numbers. The Merry Macs sings some nice tunes and Ella Fitzgerald, in her film debut, sings "A-Tisket A-Tasket." Even Dick Foran sings a couple of forgettable songs. Not one of A&C's best but pleasant entertainment. While it's true there's more focus on other characters and music than you might want in an Abbott & Costello comedy, rest assured that every time the duo is on screen they are gold.

SanteeFats Another typical Abbott and Costello movie. That means corny but funny jokes and routines, unrealistic subplots, and outre antics. In this one they end up at a dude ranch that is in trouble financially. They get hired on and the laughs start. The cow milking scene is just to funny for words. One subplot has a western writer who can't ride, rope, or shoot, but everyone else does. He costs the one who will become his love interest a sure fire win in a rodeo that would have saved her dad' dude ranch. Feeling guilty he also goes to the ranch to try and make good. Another subplot is the newspaper man who is trying to expose the writer as the fraud he is. Then of course you have poor, old Lou. He shoots an arrow into the heart on an Indian girls tent. This means he has to marry her according to tribal law. Out comes this very fine looking woman. As you would expect she is not the one and her sister is not a goodun. So off and on through out the film there very funny spots with Lou and the indians trying to capture him for the wedding. Then there is local bookie who tries to make sure the dude ranch loses by capturing the writer, who has been training in secret with the girl rider, and the number two rider for the ranch. The two guys break loose, make it to the rodeo in time, though number two is wounded, the writer makes his riding event and as usual the guy gets the girl, Lou gets the squaw, the ranch is saved. Well I am sure you get the idea. :)

www1125 This is one of Abbott and Costello's best, in my opinion. This was actually my first Western film, and it remains one of my favorite Westerns. Abbott and Costello, still young and with perfect timing, are on hand as two goofy peanut vendors at a rodeo show. After getting in trouble with their boss, they run away and get into more trouble with Indians. Another highlight in this film is the inclusion of my very favorite actress, Anne Gwynne, who is just as beautiful as ever in this film. She herself claimed this to be one of her favorite films she was in, and she even takes part in the Crazy House routine. Can't get better than that!