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Whistling in Brooklyn [VHS] (1943)

Starring: Red Skelton, Ann Rutherford Director: S. Sylvan Simon Rating: NR (Not Rated) Format: VHS Tape

4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Actors: Red Skelton, Ann Rutherford, Jean Rogers, Rags Ragland, Ray Collins
Directors: S. Sylvan Simon
Writers: Nat Perrin, Stanley Roberts, Wilkie C. Mahoney
Producers: George Haight
Format: Black & White, NTSC
Language: English
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number of tapes: 1
Studio: Loew's
VHS Release Date: September 1, 1998
Run Time: 87 minutes

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

ASIN: 6302717698
Amazon.com Sales Rank: #13,974 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)
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5.0 out of 5 stars This paper never had a constant reader., January 8, 2003

By	G. Reid "Gary Reid" (Oshkosh, WI United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Whistling In Brooklyn (1943) is Red's third outing as radio detective the Fox. This time he's mixed up with a villian named Constant Reader but still finds time to clown around with the Brooklyn Dodgers. You'll want to pay close attention to the umpire's calls when Red is at bat, especially ball 3.
Also involved is a lady reporter whose editor orders her to tag along on the honeymoon - the third attempt of Wally (Red) and Carol (Ann Rutherford) to marry in this series.
Another outstanding cast and good pacing. While the films in this series may not become some of your favorites as they have for me, I think you'll find them very entertaining. This movie shows that even hanging around an elevator shaft can be fun.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Rags and Red Bring A Lot Of Laughs, April 22, 2006

By	Craig Connell (Lockport, NY USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

If you like old-fashioned corny humor you'll love this. I'm hesitant to give a movie this silly, corny and stupid eight stars but I had to because overall it was fun to watch and provided a number of genuine laughs. In fact, some of the scenes were downright hilarious. A lot of it is innocent old-time slapstick and, if it entertains, it did its job.

This was my first look at early Red Skelton films (I had only known him through his TV show) and it reminded of some Bob Hope films except this one had more slapstick and action.

It inspired me to go out and buy other Skelton comedies on VHS but, unfortunately, none ever measured up to this one. The real star of film might not have been Skelton, anyway, as Rags Ragland, playing the chauffeur, had perhaps the highest percentage of funny lines. The baseball scene in here also was very good.

Yes, this is stupid, generally-speaking, but it's really entertaining. Only a few people have reviewed it (as of my review) so apparently a lot of movie fans haven't seen this. That's too bad, especially with the older crowd, because they've missed a funny movie.

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5.0 out of 5 stars SKELTON AND RUTHERFORD FOREVER!!!, July 18, 2003

By	Jane Lane's Twin "see jane write" (Hollywood) - See all my reviews

this is one of my favorite Red Skelton movies. I've always thought that he and Ann Rutherford were such a great couple! For a while now, I've thought that "Whistling in Brooklyn" is one of their best movies together!

Rags Ragland and Jean Rogers are also hilarious. At times, I even find Ragland funnier than Skelton. But my favorite is still Ann Rutherford--I've never seen her in such a role!

This movie is funny, cute, and you're sure to have a good time!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Makes a friend Happy!
Bought this for a friend of mine that likes Red Skelton. He says Red was a funny man that didn't have to use cusswords to be funny!

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5.0 out of 5 stars great comedy
Can't wait for the DVD version..This is a very funny movie by a comedian that perfected comedy on the screen... Read more

Published on April 30, 2003 by Barbara Smerekanich

4.0 out of 5 stars A Fun Little Movie
I caught this on the late show when I was 13 and, while not the greatest movie in the world, it has always stayed with me. Read more

Published on March 30, 2000 by Kent M. Beeson

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