Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy

thumb| Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy is a 1955 American film about Bud and Lou find themselves pursued by an Egyptian cult for a special medallion linked to a mummy. Directed by Charles Lamont. Written by John Grant. They're back -- in their mummy's arms!  (taglines) Dialogue Abbott: How stupid can you get? Costello: How stupid do you want me to be? Abbott: I overheard Doctor Zoomer say he needed a couple of men to accompany his mummy back to the States. Costello: Is she afraid to travel by herself? Abbott: She? No, Lou. This mummy is a he. What's wrong with that? Some mummies are men, some mummies are women. Costello: Such a strange country. Abbott: What's strange about it Lou? Costello: Your mummy, your mummy. Wasn't she a woman? Abbott: I never had a mummy. Costello: What did your Father do? Win you in a crap game? Abbott: What's the matter? Costello: I thought you were gonna slap me! Costello: Take your pick. Abbott: I'll take the shovel. Costello: I said 'take your pick'. Abbott: The shovel IS my pick! Taglines They're back -- in their mummy's arms! It has been said that a man's best friend is his mummy... It's Mummy's Day for Bud and Lou! Cast Bud Abbott — Himself (aka Pete Patterson) Lou Costello — Himself (aka Freddie Franklin) Marie Windsor — Madame Rontru Michael Ansara — Charlie External links 0047795 Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy Category:1955 American films Category:Films about mummies Category:Films about lizards Category:Comedy horror films Category:Abbott and Costello films Category:Screenplays by John Grant Category:Films directed by Charles Lamont Category:Horror crossover films