Abbott and Costello Go to Mars (1953)

5.4/10 77 min Comedy Science Fiction

Overview

Lester and Orville accidentally launch a rocket which is supposed to fly to Mars. Instead it goes to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. They are then forced by bank robber Mugsy and his pal Harry to fly to Venus where they find a civilization made up entirely of women, men having been banished.

Cast

Bud Abbott

Lester

Lou Costello

Orville

Mari Blanchard

Allura

Robert Paige

Dr. Wilson

Horace McMahon

Mugsy

Martha Hyer

Janie Howe

Jack Kruschen

Harry

Joe Kirk

Dr. Orvilla

Jean Willes

Capt. Olivia

Anita Ekberg

Venusian Guard

James Flavin

First Policeman in Bank

Jackie Loughery

Venusian Guard

Ruth Hampton

Handmaiden (as Ruth June Hampton) (as Miss New Jersey)

Renate Hoy

Handmaiden (as Renate Huy) (as Miss Germany)

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