Chris K. (dalpal) from ALBION, IN
Reviewed on 1/25/2012...
Double Feature: Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis in At War With The Army
and Abbott & Costello in Africa Screams
Africa Screams: Stanley Livingstone (Costello) is a shy book salesman, Buzz Johnson (Abbott) his scheming friend in this thoroughly silly jungle comedy. When the two pose as safari leaders, they end up in Africa in search of a diamond mine. They encounter a cannibal tribe, a giant gorilla, a wild river and an orangutan who develops a crush on Stanley. Supporting cast includes animal trainer Clyde Beatty, big-game tracker Frank Buck, Stooge Shemp Howard as a nearsighted gunman, and boxing brothers Max and Buddy Baer.
Black & white, run time 80 min.
At War With the Army: In their FIRST starring feature, Martin & Lewis set the pattern for all their future movie hits. Dino is First Sgt. Puccinelli, a suave, singing Romeo. Jerry is Pfc. Korwin, a clumsy goofball. Set on an army base in WWII, this comedy classic is full of clowning, jokes, and highlights including a soda-machine scene and Lewis' rendition of "The Navy Gets the Gravy but the Army Gets the Beans."
Black & White, run time 93 min.
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