Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man
Seen it?1951 | 83 min | Horror, Comedy, Science Fiction
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved The Invisible Man or Escape from New York, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 23 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1951: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
As novice detectives, Bud and Lou come face to face with the Invisible Man.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$2 million worldwide on a $627K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 19K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Charles Lamont
- Bud AbbottBud Alexander
- Lou CostelloLou Francis
- Nancy GuildHelen Gray
- Arthur FranzTommy Nelson
- Adele JergensBoots Marsden
- Sheldon LeonardBoots Morgan
- William FrawleyDet. Roberts
- Gavin MuirDr. Philip Gray
- Sam BalterRadio Announcer
- John DaheimRocky Hanlon