Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy (1955)

6.2Approved78 min

1955 film by Charles Lamont

Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy is a 1955 American horror comedy film directed by Charles Lamont and starring the comedy team of Abbott and Costello. It is the sixth entry in Universal's original Mummy franchise and the 28th and final Abbott and Costello film produced by Universal-International.

The film is primarily set in Cairo. Two expatriate Americans are supposed to work as guardians of a mummy during its transportation, but their prospective employer is murdered and the mummy is stolen. The duo are left in possession of a sacred medallion which supposedly records the location of a hidden treasure. They get acquainted with a female treasure hunter and with the modern followers of the mummy.

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FAQ

What is Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy about?
Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy (1955) — In Egypt Peter and Freddie find the archaeologist Dr. Zoomer murdered before they can return to America. A medallion leads them to a crypt where a revived mummy provides the terror.
Is Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy scary?
Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.