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Jitterbugs
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Jitterbugs

1943-06-05 · 75 min · ★ 6.0

Comedy

The two-man Laurel and Hardy Zoot Suit Band find themselves fronting a scam for "gasolene pills" in wartime oil-short America. They are however soon on the side of the angels helping recover $10,000 for an attractive young lady whose family have themselves been swindled.

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Directors
Malcolm St. Clair
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Stan LaurelStan LaurelStan
Oliver HardyOliver HardyOllie
Vivian BlaineVivian BlaineSusan Cowan
Robert BaileyRobert BaileyChester Wright (as Bob Bailey)
Douglas FowleyDouglas FowleyMalcolm Bennett
Noel MadisonNoel MadisonTony Queen
Lee PatrickLee PatrickDorcas
Robert Emmett KeaneRobert Emmett KeaneHenry Corcoran

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