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The Noose Hangs High (1948)

Movie ★ 6.9 77 min

Comedy

Two window washers who are mistaken by Nick Craig, a bookie, as the messengers he sent for to pick up $50,000. Now the person he sent them to sent two of his men to get the money back but they found out about it. So they try to mail to Craig but a mix up has the money sent somewhere else and the woman who got it spent it. Now Craig needs the money to pay off one of his clients.

Charles Barton Director John Grant Writer Howard Harris Writer

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Quick facts

Released
April 5, 1948
Runtime
77 min
IMDb
tt0040652
Language
Studio
Abbott & Costello Productions Inc., Eagle-Lion Films (US)

Themes

Cast

Bud Abbott Bud Abbott Ted Higgins Lou Costello Lou Costello Homer Hinchcliffe Joseph Calleia Joseph Calleia Nick Craig Leon Errol Leon Errol Julius Caesar 'J.C.' McBride Cathy Downs Cathy Downs Carol Blair Mike Mazurki Mike Mazurki Chuck Fritz Feld Fritz Feld Psychiatrist Elvia Allman Elvia Allman Woman (uncredited) Lois Austin Woman on Street (uncredited) Ellen Corby Ellen Corby Hilda - Maid (uncredited) Jimmie Dodd Jimmie Dodd Messenger (uncredited) Pat Flaherty Pat Flaherty Tough Driver (uncredited) James Flavin James Flavin Traffic Cop (uncredited) Bess Flowers Bess Flowers Fainting Psychiatrist's Patient (uncredited) Arno Frey Headwaiter (uncredited) Ben Hall Messenger (uncredited) Russell Hicks Russell Hicks Johnny - Copper Club Manager (uncredited) Fred Kelsey Fred Kelsey Cop (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Noose Hangs High about?
Two window washers who are mistaken by Nick Craig, a bookie, as the messengers he sent for to pick up $50,000. Now the person he sent them to sent two of his men to get the money back but they found out about it. So they try to mail to Craig but a mix up has the money sent somewhere else and the woman who got it spent it. Now Craig needs the money to pay off one of his clients.
Who directed The Noose Hangs High?
The Noose Hangs High was directed by Charles Barton.
Who stars in The Noose Hangs High?
The Noose Hangs High stars Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Joseph Calleia, Leon Errol.
When was The Noose Hangs High released?
The Noose Hangs High is a 1948 comedy film.
Where can I watch The Noose Hangs High?
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