Abbott and Costello Movies: Buck Privates
With the only true sequel in Abbott and Costello's filmography, this two-film arc follows the duo's military misadventures. Buck Privates was their breakthrough hit that established their screen personas, while Buck Privates Come Home deals with their post-war readjustment.
These films showcase the team's signature service comedy formula and feature their polished routines within a connected narrative framework.
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Buck Privates
Two petty con artists accidentally enlist in the Army while fleeing the police, only to find their pursuer has become their drill instructor. Meanwhile, a wealthy recruit and his former chauffeur compete for the affections of the same woman in this classic Abbott and Costello military comedy.
Buck Privates Come Home
Two ex-soldiers return from overseas, one secretly bringing a French orphan girl he's grown attached to. They encounter their old sergeant and get mixed up with a race-car builder seeking financial backers for his new midget racer.
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