Question 1

Why were Bud Abbott and Lou Costello suspended for a week during production?

Accepted Answer

Neither wanted to make this movie: Bud hated the script; Lou wanted a different cast. Universal suspended both for a week, and filming began two days behind schedule.

Question 2

Which Cole Porter songs appear in Mexican Hayride?

Accepted Answer

None. Because Abbott and Costello fans complained about musical numbers, none of Cole Porter's music was used. A deleted scene had Virginia Grey and John Hubbard singing 'I Love You.'

Question 3

Who originally played Montana before being replaced?

Accepted Answer

Patricia Alphin was originally cast as Montana, but she was replaced after three days' shooting by Virginia Grey.

Question 4

What happens when Bud Abbott's character speaks Spanish angrily to Lou Costello's character?

Accepted Answer

Bud spouts random Spanish words (gibberish like 'city', 'house', 'doing'), to which Lou simply responds 'Si.'

Question 5

Which Broadway star from the original play also appears in the film?

Accepted Answer

Luba Malina, who was in the original Broadway production (which opened Jan 28, 1944 and ran 481 performances), also appears in this movie.

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Mexican Hayride

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