Question 1

Why do Bud Abbott and Lou Costello's characters call each other by their real names instead of their character names?

Accepted Answer

Throughout the film, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello address each other by their real names (like "Heeeeey Abbott!") even though their characters are named Peter Patterson and Freddie Franklin. The credits are the only place where their character names appear.

Question 2

What connection does the stuntman playing the mummy have to earlier Universal Mummy films?

Accepted Answer

Stuntman Eddie Parker, who plays Klaris the mummy in this film, previously doubled Lon Chaney Jr. as Kharis in Universal's earlier Mummy movies.

Question 3

Why does Lou Costello appear slightly wan in the film?

Accepted Answer

Lou Costello had been suffering from rheumatic fever prior to filming, which explains his slightly wan appearance in the movie.

Question 4

What did Bud Abbott and Lou Costello do immediately after filming wrapped?

Accepted Answer

On November 25, 1954, the day after filming completed, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello arrived in New York City to ride on the first float of the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Question 5

Which family member of Lou Costello appears in the film and what was her role?

Accepted Answer

Lou Costello's daughter Carole Costello has a small part as a flower girl in the film. She was 16 years old at the time.

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