
Two bumbling magicians help a Middle Eastern prince regain his rightful throne from his despotic uncle.
Directed by Charles Reisner, Lost in a Harem leans on a strong ensemble — Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Marilyn Maxwell — 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 1944.
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Benson is a Casanova who tricks women into having sex with him before leaving them. He is content with this game until he meets Jamison, a real operator who poses as an exiled prince and not only gets women to share his bed but also to give him money to help him fund his supposed counter-revolution.
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