The Naughty Nineties (1945) Laserdisc

The Naughty Nineties (1945) Laserdisc

The Naughty Nineties (1945) is a musical comedy best known for featuring the legendary comedy duo Abbott and Costello. Set aboard a showboat during the 1890s, the film follows Captain Sam and his sidekick Dexter as they try to save the boat’s theatrical revue from a group of crooked gamblers who take control. Filled with slapstick humor and classic routines, the film includes the famous “Who’s on First?” sketch, widely regarded as one of the greatest comedy routines of all time. Directed by Jean Yarbrough, the film stars Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, and Alan Curtis. It's a lighthearted, nostalgic tribute to vaudeville and turn-of-the-century entertainment.