Review of Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy (1955) by Cj C — 14 Jan 2012

A classic, one of my fave A&Cs. Funny bits with interesting sets.

This review of Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy (1955) was written by Cj C on 14 Jan 2012.

Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy has generally received mixed reviews.

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Another comedy mach with our comedians and the classic mummy. They should have made also one with the Creature from the black lagoon…

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By Mark D (2,239) on 30 Dec 2011

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By Brett B (1,185) on 09 May 2012

Probably the worst of the A&C series, this installment finds the boys still giving their all, but stuck in a reheated mish-mash of bits that…

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By James H (4,675) on 14 Dec 2009

By 1955, Abbott and Costello's routines were getting a bit tiresome, and it shows in this film. It's simply not that funny…

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Pure shtick, played by men who absolutely did not have the energy or the motivation to do their shtick well…

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By Jesse R (335) on 08 Mar 2012

Abbott and Costello meeting a Mummy. This is sure to get your goat going…

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Probably no worse than the usual Abbott and Costello comedies in the long running series, it just seems worse…

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By Paul C (2,626) on 12 Aug 2010

Fun entry in the Abbott & Costello series with plenty of sight gags and pratfalls - which sadly may not resonate with modern audiences…

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