It Ain't Hay

Name: It Ain't Hay
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1943-03-19
Duration: 1 h 20 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Grace McDonald

1943
Approved
1h 20m

IMDb RATING

6.5/10

1.1K

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Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Grace McDonald, Leighton Noble, Patsy O'Connor, and Eugene Pallette in It Ain't Hay (1943)

Comedy

The horse of a street vendor is replaced by a racehorse.The horse of a street vendor is replaced by a racehorse.The horse of a street vendor is replaced by a racehorse.

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IMDb RATING

6.5/10

1.1K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 1 nomination

Storyline

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Trivia
Considered by Bud Abbott and Lou Costello fans to be their "lost" film, it was never actually lost but was unavailable for viewing for many years due to legal issues with the Damon Runyon estate. The film was televised decades ago (presumably before the legal issues arose) but was never released on video, and was not included in MCA/Universal's original DVD sets of Abbott and Costello films that came out in 2004. In 2008 the rights issues were cleared and it was included in the DVD release "Abbott and Costello: The Complete Universal Pictures Collection."

Goofs
When Grover places his $100 bet, he places it on Seabiscuit's entered number. However, the horse with that number didn't win, so the ticket is worthless. Never mind that Seabiscuit won the race; bets at the track are on numbers, not on names.

Quotes
Grover Mockridge: Go answer the door. It might be Warner.
Wilbur Hoolihan: It won't do no good. We're all signed up with Universal.

Connections
Referenced in Guys and Dolls (1955)

Soundtracks
Old Timer
Music by Harry Revel
Lyrics by Paul Francis Webster
Sung by Patsy O'Connor

In this film, I think Costello wanted to add a bit more depth to his character. He is a taxi driver and Abbott is is pal. Costello inadvertently kills a horse and takes it upon himself to replace it. as Mr Warner, the bad tempered manager who keeps popping up in the film. The songs have been blasted but I rather like them.

There is real character to this film and a good atmosphere. There are many funny gags here and Eugene pallette is hilarious

I would of liked Erle C. Kenton to of directed more than just 3 Abbott and Costello movies. he directed some of 'Hit the Ice' too till he fell out with Lou and was replaced with Charles Lamont who said it would only be a one off!!! This is a very pleasing film for Abbott and Costello fans and the kids would love it too. They don't make em like this anymore!