Here is a film none of us have seen. Released in 1955, it may be the last of the "Abott and Costello Meet....." monster films. An actor billed as Edwin Parker plays The Mummy, and I swear, from the trailer, his make-up is so cheesy, one can practically see through to his skin.
As for the famed comedy team, it appears they do the same schtick they did in 'Meet Frankenstein,' and 'Meet Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde,' which have been shown on "Svengoolie."
There is also a campy chanteuse, played by Peggy King, billed as "George Gobel's girlfriend." I never knew Gobel had one; I always thought he was gay, and her being connected to him shows just how far such an association gets one in Hollywood.
We are all on the fence about this one. The only ones excited are our new arrivals--Cucumbo's friends, a stuffed bear and rabbit, who have not seen anything. And only nine more days till the annual screening of "The Song Of Bernadette."
But join us anyway, girls! We love having you, and it is fun to discover--however dismal--a new film!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Be there, or be square, dolls!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm back from Budapest dear!!!!! Hope you have been good...and well.
ReplyDeleteI think I said once before, but you may be the only other person who knows who Svengoolie is. I just adore the old cult horror classics.
George Gobel?? From Hollywood Squares?!!
ReplyDeleteMistress Maddie,
ReplyDeleteSo good to hear from you. I wondered where you have been.
I hear the tea and coffee is excellent in Budapest. Hope
you had a wonderful time.
And yes we are big fans of Svengoolie here!
Cheers!
Victoria,
ReplyDeleteYes. That is what the voiceover said in the
film's original trailer.