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In the Navy
Popular crooner Russ Raymond abandons his career at its peak and joins the Navy using an alias, Tommy Halstead. However, Dorothy Roberts, a reporter, discovers his identity and follows him in the hopes of photographing him and revealing his identity to the world. Aboard the Alabama, Tommy meets up with Smoky and Pomeroy, who help hide him from Dorothy, who hatches numerous schemes in an attempt to photograph Tommy/Russ being a sailor.
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Plot Summary
When Tomму (Dick Powell), a famous singer, enlists in the Navy to escape his adoring fans, he finds himself paired with two bumbling sailors, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello. Their antics lead to chaos aboard their ship, the USS Intrepid, as they navigate enlistment, drills, and romantic entanglements with Dorothy Lamour.
Critical Reception
In the Navy was a massive box office success, becoming one of the top-grossing films of 1941. It was praised for its lighthearted humor and the popular comedic duo of Abbott and Costello, though critics noted its predictable plot and reliance on slapstick.
What Reviewers Say
A classic showcase for the comedic talents of Abbott and Costello.
Offers a light, escapist entertainment with plenty of laughs.
Despite its thin plot, the star power of its leads makes it enjoyable.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the effective comedic timing of Abbott and Costello, finding the film to be a fun and entertaining diversion.
Fun Fact
The film was a direct response to the success of the previous Abbott and Costello film, 'One Night in the Tropics', and was designed to capitalize on their popularity with a naval setting.
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