Abbott and Costello in Hollywood_
"A double-barrelled fun birst!"
When two bumbling barbers act as agents for a talented but unknown singer, they stage a phony murder in order to get him a plum role.
Starring
Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Frances Rafferty
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Abbott and Costello in Hollywood was released 81 years ago in 1945.
Overview
When two bumbling barbers act as agents for a talented but unknown singer, they stage a phony murder in order to get him a plum role.
Abbott and Costello in Hollywood is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 23m.
CAST (20)
Bud Abbott
Buzz Kurtis
Lou Costello
Abercrombie
Frances Rafferty
Claire Warren
Bob Haymes
Jeff Parker
Jean Porter
Ruthie
Warner Anderson
Norman Royce
Rags Ragland
Self
Mike Mazurki
Klondike Pete
Carleton G. Young
Gregory LeMaise
Donald MacBride
Dennis Kavanaugh
Edgar Dearing
Al - First Studio Cop
Preston Foster
Self (uncredited)
Marion Martin
Miss Milbane
Arthur Space
Director Lippen
William Phillips
Kavanaugh's Assistant
Lucille Ball
Self (uncredited)
Jackie 'Butch' Jenkins
Self (uncredited)
Robert Z. Leonard
Self (uncredited)
Fred Aldrich
Assistant to Robert Z. Leonard (uncredited)
Richard Alexander
Eddie (uncredited)
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Abbott and Costello in Hollywood about?
When two bumbling barbers act as agents for a talented but unknown singer, they stage a phony murder in order to get him a plum role.
How long is Abbott and Costello in Hollywood?
Abbott and Costello in Hollywood has a runtime of 83 minutes (1h 23m).
Who stars in Abbott and Costello in Hollywood?
The cast of Abbott and Costello in Hollywood includes Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Frances Rafferty, Bob Haymes, Jean Porter.
What is the rating of Abbott and Costello in Hollywood?
Abbott and Costello in Hollywood has a rating of 5.6 out of 10 based on 27 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Comedy