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Cast
Bud Abbott
as Grover Mockridge
Lou Costello
as Wilbur Hoolihan
Grace McDonald
as Kitty McClain
Cecil Kellaway
as King O'Hara
Eugene Pallette
as Gregory Warner
Patsy O'Connor
as Peggy / Princess O'Hara
Leighton Noble
as Private Joe Collins
Shemp Howard
as Umbrella Sam
Samuel S. Hinds
as Colonel Brainard
Eddie Quillan
as Harry, the Horse
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1943
Runtime1h 20m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes16
DirectorErle C. Kenton
WritersJohn Grant, Allen Boretz, Damon Runyon
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsIt Ain't Hay
About It Ain't Hay
Abbot and Costello must find a replacement for a woman's horse they accidentally killed after feeding it some candy. They head for the racetrack, find a look-a-like and take it. They do not realize that the nag is "Tea Biscuit," a champion racehorse.
Directed by Erle C. Kenton, It Ain't Hay leans on a strong ensemble — Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Grace McDonald — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1943.
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