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Deux nigauds cow-boys

Original title: Ride 'Em Cowboy
  • 1942
  • Tous publics
  • 1h 22m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
1.8K
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Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Deux nigauds cow-boys (1942)
Buddy ComedyComedyDramaWestern

Two peanut vendors at a traveling rodeo show get in trouble with their boss and hide out on a railroad train heading west. They get jobs as cowboys on a dude ranch, despite the fact that bot... Read allTwo peanut vendors at a traveling rodeo show get in trouble with their boss and hide out on a railroad train heading west. They get jobs as cowboys on a dude ranch, despite the fact that both know nothing about cowboys, horses, or much of anything.Two peanut vendors at a traveling rodeo show get in trouble with their boss and hide out on a railroad train heading west. They get jobs as cowboys on a dude ranch, despite the fact that both know nothing about cowboys, horses, or much of anything.

  • Director
    • Arthur Lubin
  • Writers
    • Edmund L. Hartmann
    • Harold Shumate
    • True Boardman
  • Stars
    • Bud Abbott
    • Lou Costello
    • Dick Foran
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    1.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Arthur Lubin
    • Writers
      • Edmund L. Hartmann
      • Harold Shumate
      • True Boardman
    • Stars
      • Bud Abbott
      • Lou Costello
      • Dick Foran
    • 29User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Bud Abbott
    Bud Abbott
    • Duke
    Lou Costello
    Lou Costello
    • Willoughby
    Dick Foran
    Dick Foran
    • Bronco Bob Mitchell
    Anne Gwynne
    Anne Gwynne
    • Anne Shaw
    Johnny Mack Brown
    Johnny Mack Brown
    • Alabam' Brewster
    Judd McMichael
    Judd McMichael
    • Tom
    • (as The Merry Macs)
    Ted McMichael
    Ted McMichael
    • Harry
    • (as The Merry Macs)
    Joe McMichael
    Joe McMichael
    • Dick
    • (as The Merry Macs)
    Mary Lou Cook
    Mary Lou Cook
    • Dotty Davis
    • (as The Merry Macs)
    Ella Fitzgerald
    Ella Fitzgerald
    • Ruby
    Samuel S. Hinds
    Samuel S. Hinds
    • Sam Shaw
    Douglass Dumbrille
    Douglass Dumbrille
    • Jake Rainwater
    Morris Ankrum
    Morris Ankrum
    • Ace Anderson
    Bob Baker
    Bob Baker
    • Ranch Cowhand Driving Bus
    • (uncredited)
    Hank Bell
    Hank Bell
    • Napping Cowpoke with Rake
    • (uncredited)
    Brooks Benedict
    Brooks Benedict
    • Rodeo Spectator
    • (uncredited)
    Edward Biby
    Edward Biby
    • Rodeo Spectator
    • (uncredited)
    Wade Boteler
    Wade Boteler
    • Rodeo Manager
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Arthur Lubin
    • Writers
      • Edmund L. Hartmann
      • Harold Shumate
      • True Boardman
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    8lugonian

    Rhythm on the Range

    RIDE 'EM COWBOY (Universal, 1942), directed by Arthur Lubin, places the popular comedy team of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in another funny outing, literally, this time set at a dude ranch surrounded by cowboys, Indians, an assortment Universal stock players, and several fine tunes. It also marked the motion picture debut of vocalist, Ella Fitzgerald (appearing as Ruby), singing her signature song, "A Tisket, A Tasket (My Little Yellow Basket)" while resident cowboy star, Johnny Mack Brown, takes time out showing Bud and Lou the ropes in between time of his own Universal western series of the time.

    In a story presented on two levels, the first goes to title character "Broncho Bob" Mitchell (Dick Foran), author of best selling western novels, making his introduction as the feature attraction of Greater New York Bennett Rodeo. In spite of his fame and fortune, Martin Manny (Charles Lane), his severest critic, who doubts him to be "a great western hero," intends on exposing him in his next column. Manny's suspicions are proved correct when a bull breaks away, causing Bob to fall from his horse and cover his face in fear while cowgirl Ann Shaw (Anne Gwynne) steps in to bulldog the bull by the horns. Her heroic deed causes her leg injury that keeps her from riding in the finals to win that $1,000 grand prize. The second level moves to pals, Duke (Bud Abbott) and Willoughby (Lou Costello), working as hot dog/ peanut vendors whose antics get them in trouble with the boss (Wade Boteler). After their latest antic, Duke and Willoughby take refuge in a cattle car taking them to the same train as Ann and Broncho Bob while bound for Arizona. While at the Lazy S Ranch in Gower Gulch owned by Ann's father (Samuel S. Hinds), Duke and Willoughby obtain work as hired hands for foreman, Bruce "Alabam" Corman (Johnny Mack Brown) while Ann helps Bob's cowboy hero reputation by training him to ride a horse for the upcoming Frontier Day Celebration before some unexpected situations take place.

    During the course of its 86 minutes, there's time out for music. Songs by Don Rays and Gene DePaul include: "Give Me My Saddle" (sung by Dick Foran); "Wake Up Jacob" (sung by The Merry Macs); "A Tisket, a Tasket" (sung by Ella Fitzgerald/ music and lyrics by Fitzgerald and Al Feldman); "Beside the Rio Tonto Shore" (sung by The Merry Macs); "I'll Remember April" (sung by Dick Foran); "Rockin' and Reelin'" (The Merry Macs) and "Ride 'Em Cowboy" (sung by chorus). While song interludes might become intrusive for those interested in catching those Abbott and Costello routines, some of them work out quite well, in fact, almost working their way as highlights. Aside from Ella Fitzgerald's aforementioned "A Tisket a Tasket," the impressive tune of "I'll Remember April," was one that usually got edited out of commercial television presentations to provide for some paid advertising during its 90 minute time slot. This haunting number introduced by Foran singing it to Gwynne during a mountain moonlight ride is quite impressive, even more so with cowboy/ cowgirl chorus crooning beautifully in the background. The Merry Macs perform their numbers in true 1940s jive style while one notable sequence, featuring three black tap dancers, is presented too briefly, leaving indication of a show stopping number ending up on the cutting room floor.

    While Costello's ad-libs and outbursts might come across as forced sometimes, whatever weakness RIDE 'EM COWBOY may have are redeemed by some fine comedy routines, ranging from Abbott and Costello's abridged reworking their poker game routine introduced in BUCK PRIVATES (1941); Costello's attempt to go swimming while wearing a type of bathing suit unseen since the Mack Sennett silent comedy days; Bud and Lou's entanglement with Indians (lead by Douglass Dumbrille as Jake Rainwater); Costello avoiding marriage to Moonbeam (Jody Gilbert), an overweight Indian Girl; to that great climatic chase between Indians on horseback after Bud and Lou in their jalopy, to laugh-filled results. The amusing "The Crazy House" skit, enacted as part of a dream sequence, originally introduced by Abbott and Costello in their burlesque days, was actually used to better advantage in their 1950s television episode titled "Peace and Quiet" from THE ABBOTT AND COSTELLO SHOW. Interestingly, "Crazy House," immediately following the "I'll Remember April" number, turned out to be another cut segment from most television prints during the 1960s and 70s.

    RIDE 'EM COWBOY, distributed to home video and later DVD, had its share of cable TV broadcasts over the years, namely the Comedy Channel (late 1980s); American Movie Classics (2001) and Turner Classic Movies where it premiered July 25, 2010. While not essentially a western, RIDE 'EM COWBOY will sure to please any Abbott and Costello devotees whether they'd be riding horses, milking cows, or time out for others in the spotlight with song and dance. (***)
    6utgard14

    "You shot an arrow through the heart of her teepee."

    Fun Abbott & Costello movie has the boys playing peanut vendors at a rodeo who get into trouble with their boss, so they head West and get a job working on a dude ranch. While Bud and Lou are up to their usual antics, singing cowboy Dick Foran tries to win over cowgirl Anne Gwynne. The problem is Foran's not a real cowboy and Gwynne doesn't think much of him. But when he's set to compete in a charity rodeo, she has to teach him to be a real cowboy fast.

    Pretty funny with a good supporting cast that includes Douglas Dumbrille, Samuel S. Hinds, Morris Ankrum, and Johnny Mack Brown. Bud and Lou are in good form with funny lines and banter throughout, as well as some nice physical gags. Dick Foran does fine and lovely Anne Gwynne is charming. This one also has several musical numbers. The Merry Macs sings some nice tunes and Ella Fitzgerald, in her film debut, sings "A-Tisket A-Tasket." Even Dick Foran sings a couple of forgettable songs. Not one of A&C's best but pleasant entertainment. While it's true there's more focus on other characters and music than you might want in an Abbott & Costello comedy, rest assured that every time the duo is on screen they are gold.
    7hitchcockthelegend

    The boys own Way Out West?

    Well obviously not close to that brilliant offering from Stan & Ollie, but this is a nice genre attempt from Bud & Lou.

    The guys here are peanut vendors at a rodeo show, after accidentally burning their boss's foot they hide away on a train heading west. They end up at the Lazy S ranch and get work despite the fact that they clearly have no idea what they are letting themselves into.

    That's as much as you need to know really, there is the usual mix up of songs, love interest, and pure mania that goes with the decent films from the boys considerably large CV. A running plot strand of the guys on the run from Indian's because Lou has accidentally got engaged to a squaw, makes for some great and humorous scenes, but the stand out sequence takes place at a swimming pool, wonderfully funny part of the film. The film isn't really one to win new fans to the comedic talent of the pair because the running time could be too long for some with this brand of humour, but for those already converted, the film sits nicely up at the top with the best of their work.

    A-ticket, a-tasket, a green and yellow basket! 7/10
    7wes-connors

    Way Out West with Abbott & Costello

    New York hot dog vendors Bud Abbott and Lou Costello (as Duke and Willoughby) cause trouble at a rodeo, them move out west for real, first disguised as cows and then as cowboys. This was the inevitable "western" take on the "Abbott & Costello" franchise, and it catches the duo appearing still fresh, and with the formula working well. With their "poker game" probably best known, the vaudeville routines seem not to have been tapped out, and the material is chosen well. And, new comedy bits are blended in well.

    The inoffensive lovers are singing cowboy Dick Foran (as "Bronco Bob" Mitchell) and pretty cowgirl Anne Gwynne (as Anne Shaw).

    Ella Fitzgerald drops in, to sing her hit "A-Tisket, A-Tasket" (1938). Western hero Johnny Mack Brown (as "Alabam'" Brewster) also lends some support. But, the highlight is seeing Ms. Fitzgerald and The Merry Macs do a 1940s jive called "Rockin' and Reelin'" (a tune Chuck Berry might have enjoyed). It's guaranteed to pop your top. Merry Mac brothers Joe, Ted, and Judd McMichael (herein complimented by Mary Lou Cook) were an excellent vocal group, best known for their later hit "Mairzy Doats" (1944).

    ******* Ride 'Em Cowboy (2/13/42) Arthur Lubin ~ Lou Costello, Bud Abbott, Dick Foran, Anne Gwynne
    yonhope

    Almost the birth of Rock and Roll

    Hi, Everyone,

    I first saw some of this movie in a silent version. It was released by Castle Films as a home movie for people who had 8mm projectors. It was about five minutes in length and the Castle title was "No Indians Please." It had the car chase scene where Abbott and Costello were being pursued by Indians on horseback. The Model A Ford just looks funny even without sound. It has a good special effect where the car is driven underwater.

    The spectacular thing about this movie is the music. It was made about a dozen years before Rock and Roll music would be on the charts. This movie has a couple of numbers where Black and White musical artists are mixed musically in a way that basically is Rock and Roll. The combination of barndance cowboy music mixed with an uptempo African American group that is not unlike The Coasters of the fifties is prophetic. I don't think anyone knew what they almost had.

    The story is OK. Bud and Lou are their usual selves managing to find trouble in the calmest of settings. A dude ranch, a drive in the desert, a bus trip and a stop to buy some Indian souvenirs causes much chaos.

    If you like the bus in this movie, be sure to watch "It Happened One Night." Other bus movies would include "North By Northwest (One scene)," "The Big Bus," "D.O.A. (One scene)," "Speed" and "High Anxiety (One scene)."

    Tom Willett

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    • Trivia
      Film debut of Ella Fitzgerald.
    • Goofs
      Willoughby's hat is pinned to the wall by a knife. When the hat is removed there are two holes in the wall implying that this was the second take.
    • Quotes

      Willoughby: It's all our fault. Duke and I went running to hide from the boss and I let the cow's husband out.

      Duke: He means the bull.

      Willoughby: Bull nothin' it's a fact.

    • Connections
      Edited into Western Melodies (1949)
    • Soundtracks
      Give Me My Saddle
      (uncredited)

      Lyrics by Don Raye

      Music by Gene de Paul

      Performed by Dick Foran

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    • Release date
      • August 16, 1950 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ride 'Em Cowboy
    • Filming locations
      • Saugus Train Depot, Saugus, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Universal Pictures
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 22 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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