Poster of Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion

Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion

Plot: Jonesy and Lou are in Algeria looking for a wrestler they are promoting. Sergeant Axmann tricks them into joining the Foreign Legion, after which they discover Axmann's collaboration with the nasty Sheik Hamud El Khalid
Release Date: Saturday, August 5 1950
73 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Bud AbbottBud Abbott
Bud Abbott was
52 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
as 'Bud Jones'.
Fri, Oct 01 1897 –
Wed, Apr 24 1974
Portrait of Lou CostelloLou Costello
Lou Costello was
44 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
as 'Lou Hotchkiss'.
Tue, Mar 06 1906 –
Tue, Mar 03 1959
Portrait of Patricia MedinaPatricia Medina
Patricia Medina was
31 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
as 'Nicole Dupre'.
Sat, Jul 19 1919 –
Sat, Apr 28 2012
Portrait of Walter SlezakWalter Slezak
Walter Slezak was
48 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
as 'Sgt. Axmann'.
Sat, May 03 1902 –
Thu, Apr 21 1983
Portrait of Douglass DumbrilleDouglass Dumbrille
Douglass Dumbrille was
60 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
as 'Sheik Hamud El Khalid'.
Sat, Oct 12 1889 –
Tue, Apr 02 1974
Portrait of Leon BelascoLeon Belasco
Leon Belasco was
47 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
as 'Hassam--Auctioneer'.
Sat, Oct 11 1902 –
Wed, Jun 01 1988
Portrait of Marc LawrenceMarc Lawrence
Marc Lawrence was
40 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
as 'Frankie'.
Thu, Feb 17 1910 –
Sun, Nov 27 2005
Portrait of William 'Wee Willie' DavisWilliam 'Wee Willie' Davis
William 'Wee Willie' Davis was
43 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
as 'Abdullah'.
Fri, Dec 07 1906 –
Thu, Apr 09 1981
Portrait of Tor JohnsonTor Johnson
Tor Johnson was
46 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
as 'Abou Ben'.
Mon, Oct 19 1903 –
Wed, May 12 1971
Portrait of Sammy MenackerSammy Menacker
Sammy Menacker was
36 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
as 'Bertram the Magnificent'.
Wed, May 13 1914 –
Fri, Jan 07 1994
Portrait of Jack RaymondJack Raymond
Jack Raymond was
48 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
as 'Ali Ami'.
Sat, Dec 14 1901 –
Wed, Dec 05 1951
Portrait of Fred NurneyFred Nurney
Fred Nurney was
55 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
as 'Commandant'.
Sat, May 11 1895 –
Sun, Sep 09 1973
Portrait of Paul FierroPaul Fierro
Paul Fierro was
34 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
as 'Ibn'.
Wed, Jan 19 1916 –
Mon, Oct 25 1999
Portrait of Henry CordenHenry Corden
Henry Corden was
30 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
as 'Ibrim'.
Tue, Jan 06 1920 –
Thu, May 19 2005
Portrait of Eric AldenEric Alden
Eric Alden was
41 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
as 'Arab (uncredited)'.
Tue, Oct 06 1908 –
Wed, Feb 28 1962
Portrait of Bobby BarberBobby Barber
Bobby Barber was
55 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
as 'Arab on Jeep's Hood (uncredited)'.
Mon, Dec 17 1894 –
Mon, May 24 1976
Portrait of Baynes BarronBaynes Barron
Baynes Barron was
33 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
as 'Orderly (uncredited)'.
Tue, May 29 1917 –
Wed, Jul 21 1982
Portrait of Guy BeachGuy Beach
Guy Beach was
>> in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
as 'Saleem with False Teeth (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Barry BrooksBarry Brooks
Barry Brooks was
40 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
as 'Private (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jan 05 1910 –
Thu, Aug 03 2000
Portrait of Candy CandidoCandy Candido
Candy Candido was
36 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
as 'Skeleton (uncredited) (voice)'.
Thu, Dec 25 1913 –
Wed, May 19 1999
Portrait of Jeff ChandlerJeff Chandler
Jeff Chandler was
31 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
as 'Narrator (uncredited) (voice)'.
Sun, Dec 15 1918 –
Sat, Jun 17 1961
Portrait of John CliffJohn Cliff
John Cliff was
31 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
as 'Lieutenant (uncredited)'.
Tue, Nov 26 1918 –
Sat, May 12 2001
Portrait of Jack DavidsonJack Davidson
Jack Davidson was
14 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
as 'Thug (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jul 17 1936
Portrait of Bob EvansBob Evans
Bob Evans was
46 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
as 'Corporal (uncredited)'.
Mon, Aug 17 1903 –
Tue, Mar 21 1961
Portrait of David GorceyDavid Gorcey
David Gorcey was
29 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
as 'Newsboy (uncredited)'.
Sun, Feb 06 1921 –
Tue, Oct 23 1984
Portrait of Chuck HamiltonChuck Hamilton
Chuck Hamilton was
46 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
as 'Thug (uncredited)'.
Wed, Dec 09 1903 –
Sun, Dec 24 1978
Portrait of Charmienne HarkerCharmienne Harker
Charmienne Harker was
25 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
as 'Arab Girl (uncredited)'.
Wed, May 13 1925
Portrait of Ted HechtTed Hecht
Ted Hecht was
42 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
as 'Arab Proprietor (uncredited)'.
Mon, Feb 17 1908 –
Tue, Jun 24 1969
Portrait of George MagrillGeorge Magrill
George Magrill was
50 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
as 'Corporal (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jan 04 1900 –
Sat, May 31 1952
Portrait of Frank MaletFrank Malet
Frank Malet was
>> in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
as 'Corporal (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ernesto MolinariErnesto Molinari
Ernesto Molinari was
49 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
as 'Thug (uncredited)'.
Mon, Jun 03 1901 –
Tue, Aug 06 1991
Portrait of Alberto MorinAlberto Morin
Alberto Morin was
47 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
as 'Lieutenant (uncredited)'.
Fri, Dec 26 1902 –
Fri, Apr 07 1989
Portrait of Peter OrtizPeter Ortiz
Peter Ortiz was
37 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
as 'Corporal (uncredited)'.
Sat, Jul 05 1913 –
Mon, May 16 1988
Portrait of Ann RobinsonAnn Robinson
Ann Robinson was
21 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
as 'Bathing Suit Girl in Mirage (uncredited)'.
Sat, May 25 1929
Portrait of Buddy RooseveltBuddy Roosevelt
Buddy Roosevelt was
52 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
as 'Orderly (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jun 24 1898 –
Sat, Oct 06 1973
Portrait of Jack RoperJack Roper
Jack Roper was
>> in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
as 'Guard (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dan SeymourDan Seymour
Dan Seymour was
35 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
as 'Josef (uncredited)'.
Mon, Feb 22 1915 –
Tue, May 25 1993
Portrait of Mahmud ShaikhalyMahmud Shaikhaly
Mahmud Shaikhaly was
>> in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
as 'Referee (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jack ShuttaJack Shutta
Jack Shutta was
>> in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
as 'Thug (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Harry WilsonHarry Wilson
Harry Wilson was
52 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
as 'Thug (uncredited)'.
Mon, Nov 22 1897 –
Wed, Sep 06 1978
Portrait of Guy ZanetteGuy Zanette
Guy Zanette was
>> in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
as 'Corporal (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday

Crew

Portrait of Charles LamontCharles Lamont
Director
Charles Lamont was
55 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
Sun, May 05 1895 –
Fri, Nov 12 1993
Portrait of George RobinsonGeorge Robinson
Director of Photography
George Robinson was
60 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
Wed, Apr 02 1890 –
Sat, Aug 30 1958
Portrait of Joseph GershensonJoseph Gershenson
Music Director
Joseph Gershenson was
46 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
Tue, Jan 12 1904 –
Mon, Jan 18 1988
Portrait of John GrantJohn Grant
Screenplay
John Grant was
>> in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Martin RagawayMartin Ragaway
Screenplay
Martin Ragaway was
27 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
Mon, Jan 29 1923 –
Thu, Apr 20 1989
Portrait of Leonard B. SternLeonard B. Stern
Screenplay
Leonard B. Stern was
26 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
Sun, Dec 23 1923 –
Tue, Jun 07 2011
Portrait of Robert ArthurRobert Arthur
Producer
Robert Arthur was
40 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
Mon, Nov 01 1909 –
Tue, Oct 28 1986
Portrait of Frank GrossFrank Gross
Editor
Frank Gross was
44 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
Wed, Dec 13 1905 –
Sun, Feb 28 1960
Portrait of Daniele AmfitheatrofDaniele Amfitheatrof
Music
Daniele Amfitheatrof was
48 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
Tue, Oct 29 1901 –
Tue, Jun 07 1983
Portrait of Elizabeth FirestoneElizabeth Firestone
Music
Elizabeth Firestone was
>> in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Johnny GreenJohnny Green
Music
Johnny Green was
41 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
Sat, Oct 10 1908 –
Mon, May 15 1989
Portrait of Hans J. SalterHans J. Salter
Music
Hans J. Salter was
54 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
Tue, Jan 14 1896 –
Sat, Jul 23 1994
Portrait of Paul SawtellPaul Sawtell
Music
Paul Sawtell was
44 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
Sat, Feb 03 1906 –
Sun, Aug 01 1971
Portrait of Walter ScharfWalter Scharf
Music
Walter Scharf was
40 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
Mon, Aug 01 1910 –
Mon, Feb 24 2003
Portrait of Walter SchumannWalter Schumann
Music
Walter Schumann was
>> in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Frank SkinnerFrank Skinner
Music
Frank Skinner was
52 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
Fri, Dec 31 1897 –
Tue, Oct 08 1968
Portrait of Edward WardEdward Ward
Music
Edward Ward was
50 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
Tue, Apr 03 1900 –
Sun, Sep 26 1971
Portrait of Bud WestmoreBud Westmore
Makeup Artist
Bud Westmore was
32 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
Sun, Jan 13 1918 –
Sun, Jun 24 1973
Portrait of Russell A. GausmanRussell A. Gausman
Set Decoration
Russell A. Gausman was
58 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
Mon, Jul 04 1892 –
Mon, May 20 1963
Portrait of D.D. BeauchampD.D. Beauchamp
Story
D.D. Beauchamp was
41 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
Tue, Aug 25 1908 –
Thu, Mar 20 1969
Portrait of Joan St. OeggerJoan St. Oegger
Hairstylist
Joan St. Oegger was
42 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
Mon, Jun 01 1908 –
Mon, Mar 22 1976
Portrait of David S. HorsleyDavid S. Horsley
Visual Effects
David S. Horsley was
43 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
Sun, Dec 23 1906 –
Sat, Oct 16 1976
Portrait of Eric OrbomEric Orbom
Art Direction
Eric Orbom was
35 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
Tue, Jul 06 1915 –
Sat, May 23 1959
Portrait of Bernard HerzbrunBernard Herzbrun
Art Direction
Bernard Herzbrun was
59 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
Sat, Jan 10 1891 –
Tue, Jan 07 1964
Portrait of Ray JeffersRay Jeffers
Set Decoration
Ray Jeffers was
38 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
Fri, Jul 05 1912 –
Tue, Mar 15 1966
Portrait of Lloyd WardLloyd Ward
Camera Operator
Lloyd Ward was
45 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
Fri, Jan 13 1905 –
Sat, Jul 20 1974
Portrait of Irving SmithIrving Smith
Gaffer
Irving Smith was
61 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
Mon, Apr 22 1889
Portrait of Charles CowieCharles Cowie
Grip
Charles Cowie was
46 in Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
Sat, Nov 14 1903 –
Sat, Apr 14 1979