Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man (1951)

6.6Approved79 min

1951 comedy horror film directed by Charles Lamont

Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man is a 1951 American science fiction comedy film directed by Charles Lamont and starring the team of Abbott and Costello alongside Nancy Guild.

The film depicts the misadventures of Lou Francis and Bud Alexander, two private detectives investigating the murder of a boxing promoter. The film was part of a series in which the duo meet classic characters from Universal's stable, including Frankenstein, the Mummy and the Keystone Kops.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man about?
Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man (1951) — Boxer Tommy Nelson is accused of killing his manager. While detectives Bud and Lou investigate, they come across an invisibility formula with which Tommy injects himself rather than face the police. This sparks an idea for trapping gangster Morgan by having Lou fight champ Rocky
Is Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man scary?
Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.