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6.4/10
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A fake English butler hired to refine a New Mexican family gets caught in chaos when locals think he's nobility and the President plans to visit.A fake English butler hired to refine a New Mexican family gets caught in chaos when locals think he's nobility and the President plans to visit.A fake English butler hired to refine a New Mexican family gets caught in chaos when locals think he's nobility and the President plans to visit.
- Awards
- 2 wins total
Grace Albertson
- Dolly
- (uncredited)
Gilbert Alonzo
- Indian Boy
- (uncredited)
David Alvarado
- Indian Boy
- (uncredited)
Ray Bennett
- Secret Service Man
- (uncredited)
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The opening credits state "starring Mr. Robert Hope and Miss Lucille Ball"... hope actually interrupts, and says a few words to the audience. Seems to be a period piece, a warped story on the history of new mexico. This was a ten years before critic's choice and facts of life, which they also made together. And just before I love lucy! Keep an eye out for the awesome eric blore, from all the fred astaire films. Also norma varden, mrs. Piggy, from gentlemen prefer blondes. Even ida moore, the mascot from desk set. The story is just silly, complicated, and disjointed, but it's all about the jokes along the way. Hope pretends to be a butler to help a hilbilly family appear upper class. Hijinx ensue! It's all interesting, mostly for the great comediens involved. Some fun special effects for 1950, the hairdo humphrey gives miss agatha, and the tower of pisa in the picture hanging on the wall. Miss agatha even sings a couple songs, which are clearly dubbed. Directed by george marshall; he had started in short, silent films. And kept right on directing until until 1972, ending up in television series. Fun for the fans of bob hope and lucy !
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Did you know
- TriviaThe interior set at Paramount Studios representing the first floor of Norma Desmond's mansion in Boulevard du Crépuscule (1950), starring Gloria Swanson, was also used in this film, giving fans of that classic a rare opportunity to see it in full color.
- GoofsWhen Cart Belknap brings Peaceful for the "Earl" to ride, he is shown bucking with full tack and saddle. After it is decided that the Earl will ride Peaceful, Cart tells someone to go saddle him.
- Crazy credits"Starring Mr. Robert Hope (Formerly Bob)".
- ConnectionsFeatured in Happy Birthday, Bob (1978)
- Soundtracks(Hey) Fancy Pants!
Written by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans
Sung by Lucille Ball (dubbed by Annette Warren) (uncredited)
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $2,600,000
- Runtime1 hour 32 minutes
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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