''His Exciting Night'' is a 1938 American

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directed by Gus Meins and written by Pat C. Flick,

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and Morton Grant. It is based on the 1934 play ''Adam's Evening'' by

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. The film stars Charlie Ruggles, Richard Lane, Maxie Rosenbloom, Marion Martin, Stepin Fetchit and Ona Munson. The film was released on November 11, 1938, by

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Plot

On his wedding-eve night Adam Tripp becomes the victim of several practical jokes and almost loses his future bride.

Cast

* Charlie Ruggles as Adam Tripp * Richard Lane as Homer Carslake * Maxie Rosenbloom as 'Doc' McCoy * Marion Martin as Gypsy McCoy * Stepin Fetchit as Casper * Ona Munson as Anne Baker *Raymond Parker as Bob * Frances Robinson as Margie Baker * Georgia Caine as Aunt Elizabeth Baker * Regis Toomey as Bill Stewart *Mark Daniels as McGill * Benny Baker as Taxi Driver

References

External links

* {{Gus Meins 1938 films American comedy films 1938 comedy films Universal Pictures films Films directed by Gus Meins American black-and-white films 1930s English-language films 1930s American films