25 Dec 1997
Wag the Dog
During the final weeks of a presidential race, the President is accused of sexual misconduct. To distract the public until the election, the President's adviser hires a Hollywood producer to help him stage a fake war.
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood
A double-barrelled fun birst!
When two bumbling barbers act as agents for a talented but unknown singer, they stage a phony murder in order to get him a plum role.
Top Billed Cast
Bud Abbott Buzz Kurtis
Lou Costello Abercrombie
Frances Rafferty Claire Warren
Bob Haymes Jeff Parker
Jean Porter Ruthie
Warner Anderson Norman Royce
Rags Ragland Self
Mike Mazurki Klondike Pete
Carleton G. Young Gregory LeMaise
Donald MacBride Dennis Kavanaugh
Edgar Dearing Al - First Studio Cop
Preston Foster Self (uncredited)
Marion Martin Miss Milbane
Arthur Space Director Lippen
William Phillips Kavanaugh's Assistant
Lucille Ball Self (uncredited)
Jackie 'Butch' Jenkins Self (uncredited)
Fred Aldrich Assistant to Robert Z. Leonard (uncredited)
Richard Alexander Eddie (uncredited)
Karin Booth Louise (uncredited)
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