Lost in a Harem

Lost in a Harem is a 1944 American film about two bumbling magicians who help a Middle Eastern prince regain his rightful throne from his despotic uncle. Directed by Charles Reisner. Written by John Grant, Harry Ruskin, and Harry Crane. Music! Maidens! Merriment!  (taglines) Nimativ I have imported from America at great expense a beautiful, blue-eyed blonde. And anyone who says she isn't beautiful will have his head cut off! The Derelict Pokomoko! Slowly I turn, step by step... Dialogue Harvey Garvey: Have you a reservation here? Jailer and clerk: No. Harvey Garvey: Then I have to take my business someplace else. [he starts to leave but is restrained by guards] I changed my mind. I'll take the room. Jailer and clerk: What's your name? Harvey Garvey: Harvey D. Garvey. Jailer and clerk: Where born? Harvey Garvey: Under a sink. Jailer and clerk: How do you know? Harvey Garvey: I heard the water runnin'. The Derelict: Quiet! People will think you're crazy. Harvey Garvey: Oh, and I suppose you're all right? The Derelict: Of course! Harvey Garvey: Of course? The Derelict: I have a brother who is crazy - [screaming] but I'm all right! Harvey Garvey: [gasping] Who told you? The Derelict: My brother! Harvey Garvey: That does it, brother! The Derelict: Gentleman... He called me a gentleman! [to Pete] Thank you. Peter Johnson: That's all right. The Derelict: Those are the first kind words I've heard in years. You see I haven't always been a derelict... [pointing to Harvey] like you! Harvey Garvey: Hey, now, don't call me those kind of bad names. The Derelict: Would you like to hear my story? Harvey Garvey: No. The Derelict: Very well, then I'll tell it to you. Peter Johnson: We've got to outsmart Uncle Nimativ. You go in and outwit him. Harvey Garvey: Why should I go out with him? I'm afraid of that man! Peter Johnson: Not to go out with him. Go in and outwit him. Harvey Garvey: Why should I go in and go out with him? I mean, he don't appeal to me! Peter Johnson: You love her? [laughs] Oh, come on, you wouldn't get to first base with a beautiful girl like that. Harvey Garvey: Yes, I would. Peter Johnson: Did you ever take a good look in the mirror? Harvey Garvey: No. Peter Johnson: Why not? Harvey Garvey: Why should I hurt my own feelings? Peter Johnson: Never mind! Harvey Garvey: Do I have to especially go now? Peter Johnson: You just split an infinitive! Harvey Garvey: Well, I mean that... [feeling his own rear end] Does it show? The Derelict: I know a secret passage that will take us out. Harvey Garvey: Swell! The Derelict: [to Harvey] Shhh! Harvey Garvey: [to Pete] Shhh! Peter Johnson: [whispering] Go ahead. The Derelict: Follow me. Peter Johnson: Go ahead - follow him. Harvey Garvey: Okay. Peter Johnson: [impatiently] Go ahead. The Derelict: Where are you taking me? Prince Ramo: [from inside his jail cell] Don't worry! I'll get you out! Peter Johnson: [being locked up in a nearby cell] Who's gonna get YOU out? Taglines A Show That Chases the Blues From Start to Finish! Were You Ever In a Harem? WOW! Music! Maidens! Merriment! MEET THE SHEIKS IN NIGHTSHIRTS! TWO ARABIAN KNIGHTS! THEY'RE NUTTIER THAN EVER! Cast Bud Abbott — Peter Johnson Lou Costello — Harvey Garvey Marilyn Maxwell — Hazel Moon John Conte — Prince Ramo Douglass Dumbrille — Nimativ Lottie Harrison — Teema Lock Martin — Bobo Murray Leonard — The Derelict Adia Kuznetzoff — Chief Ghamu Milton Parsons — Crystal Gazer Ralph Sanford — Mr. Ormulu Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra — Themselves External links 0037027 Lost in a Harem Category:1944 American films Category:Abbott and Costello films Category:Screenplays by John Grant Category:Films about magic and magicians Category:1944 English-language films Category:American comedy films