The read
Audiences rate it 26 points higher than critics do. It runs a compact 1h 17m.
Synopsis
Lester and Orville accidentally launch a rocket which is supposed to fly to Mars. Instead it goes to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. They are then forced by bank robber Mugsy and his pal Harry to fly to Venus where they find a civilization made up entirely of women, men having been banished.
Ratings
IMDb5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes33%
Audiences rate it 26 points higher than critics do.
58 audience votes
Key crew
- John GrantScreenplay
- Charles LamontDirector
- D.D. BeauchampScreenplay
- Milton RosenOriginal Music Composer
- Herman SteinOriginal Music Composer
- Henry ManciniOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Bud AbbottLester
- Lou CostelloOrville
- Mari BlanchardAllura
- Robert PaigeDr. Wilson
- Horace McMahonMugsy
- Martha HyerJanie Howe
- Jack KruschenHarry
- Joe KirkDr. Orvilla
- Jean WillesCapt. Olivia
- Anita EkbergVenusian Guard
- James FlavinFirst Policeman in Bank
- Jackie LougheryVenusian Guard
Stills
Themes
new orleans, louisianablack and whitestiltswrong turnlie detectiongiant dogzero gravitychrysler buildingvenus the planetpsychotronicplanet of women