
Abbott and Costello Go to Mars
Approved“They're too wild for one world!”
1953·77 min·Released
Studio: Universal International Pictures
5.4TMDb
5.9IMDb
33%RT
Theatrical Apr 6, 1953
🇺🇸
USA · English · USA
Overview
Lester and Orville accidentally launch a rocket which is supposed to fly to Mars. Instead it goes to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. They are then forced by bank robber Mugsy and his pal Harry to fly to Venus where they find a civilization made up entirely of women, men having been banished.
Trailer
Crew
DirectorCharles Lamont
WriterJohn Grant, D.D. Beauchamp
Cast

Bud Abbott
Lester

Lou Costello
Orville

Mari Blanchard
Allura

Robert Paige
Dr. Wilson

Horace McMahon
Mugsy

Martha Hyer
Janie Howe

Jack Kruschen
Harry

Joe Kirk
Dr. Orvilla

Jean Willes
Capt. Olivia

Anita Ekberg
Venusian Guard

James Flavin
First Policeman in Bank

Jackie Loughery
Venusian Guard

Ruth Hampton
Handmaiden (as Ruth June Hampton) (as Miss New Jersey)
Valerie Jackson
Handmaiden (as Miss Montana)

Renate Hoy
Handmaiden (as Renate Huy) (as Miss Germany)
Jeanne Thompson
Handmaiden (as Miss Louisiana)
Jeri Miller
Venusian Guard
Elsa Edsman
Handmaiden (as Elza Edsman) (as Miss Hawaii)
Judy Jorell
Venusian Guard (as Miss MIchigan)
Hal Forrest
Dr. Nedring (uncredited)
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Keywords
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Details
Budget
$1M
Revenue
$1M
TMDb Votes
56
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026