Out of the military, and onto the farm, or in this case, a ranch. Abbott and Costello have their typical sketch comedy knock down, drag out rodeo style antics, plus good musical material provided by Ella Fitzgerald, the Merry Macs, and the Three Hi-Hatters. Bud and Lou are hiding from the boss of the rodeo they were working with, and later on Indian chief Douglas Dumbrille who is insistent that Lou marry his portly daughter Moonbeam (Jody Gilbert).
Pretty standard musical farce with Dick Foran a singing cowboy and Anne Gwynne as his cowgirl love interest. Not much story wise, but any chance to hear AND see Ella Fitzgerald sing (a wonderful version of "A Tisket, a Tasket") is worth it in my book. A teeny attempt to give her an actual character was provided, but it's still just a cameo with a few brief moments added on to her song. The Three Hi-Hatters are another plus in their big number, and Foran performs "I'll Remember April" in a beautiful setting with a nice chorus.
Funny moments include Dumbrille pretending to be an Indian dummy, Lou riding a bronco (after thinking he was going to be riding an adorable chetlin pony) and the "Crazy House" dream sequence routine. More for the kids, but for those who remember the Saturday matinee viewing of these and other comedy team features. Veteran western star Johnny Mack Brown has a memorable smaller part. As usual, the portly Gilbert adds some laughs, although the native subplot may raise eyebrows now.
Pretty standard musical farce with Dick Foran a singing cowboy and Anne Gwynne as his cowgirl love interest. Not much story wise, but any chance to hear AND see Ella Fitzgerald sing (a wonderful version of "A Tisket, a Tasket") is worth it in my book. A teeny attempt to give her an actual character was provided, but it's still just a cameo with a few brief moments added on to her song. The Three Hi-Hatters are another plus in their big number, and Foran performs "I'll Remember April" in a beautiful setting with a nice chorus.
Funny moments include Dumbrille pretending to be an Indian dummy, Lou riding a bronco (after thinking he was going to be riding an adorable chetlin pony) and the "Crazy House" dream sequence routine. More for the kids, but for those who remember the Saturday matinee viewing of these and other comedy team features. Veteran western star Johnny Mack Brown has a memorable smaller part. As usual, the portly Gilbert adds some laughs, although the native subplot may raise eyebrows now.