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What is the English language plot outline for One Night in the Tropics (1940)?

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Jim "Lucky" Moore (Allan Jones), an insurance salesman, comes up with a novel policy for his friend, Steve (Robert Cummings): a 'love insurance policy', that will pay out $1-million if Steve does not marry his fiancee, Cynthia (Nancy Kelly). The upcoming marriage is jeopardized by Steve's ex-girlfriend, Mickey (Peggy Moran), and Cynthia's disapproving Aunt Kitty. The policy is underwritten by a nightclub owner, Roscoe (William Frawley), who sends two enforcers - Abbott and Costello - to ensure that the wedding occurs as planned. Everyone involved in the situation winds up sailing or flying to San Marcos (a fictional South American country), where another complication arises, when Lucky falls for Cynthia. Lucky winds up marrying Cynthia, but Roscoe does not have to pay the $1-million because Steve ends up marrying Mickey.

Robert Cummings, Allan Jones, Nancy Kelly, and Peggy Moran in One Night in the Tropics (1940)

Romance TO THE RHYTHM OF THE RHUMBA...in this magical musical of mirth!

Jerome Kern&#39;s MIRTH &amp; MELODY MAGICAL MUSICAL! (original print ad - many caps)

Abbott and Costello are at it again! (Film Classics 1950 reissue lobby card).

6 Top Song Hits by Jerome Kern. (Film Classics 1950 reissue lobby card).

THE SCREEN&#39;S TOP FUN TEAM IN A LAUGH-FILLED MUSICAL! (print ad - Lubbock Avalanche Journal - Midway Theatre - Lubbock, Texas - September 26, 1943 - all caps)

Music by Jerome Kern who gave you &quot;Show Boat&quot; and &quot;Roberta&quot; (print ad - Lubbock Avalanche Journal - Midway Theatre - Lubbock, Texas - September 26, 1943)

AND WHATTA SCOOP! Funnier than on the air! First Screen appearance of BUD ABBOTT and LOU COSTELLO Those Radio sensations of &quot;I&#39;m a baaaad boy&quot; Fame! (Print Ad- Youngstown Vindicator, ((Youngstown, Ohio)) 12 December 1940)

Thrills as hundreds of Hollywood Honeys bring you Faster Fun-Gayer Romance. Jerome Kern-captivating music in one musical you won&#39;t want to miss! (Print Ad- Walker County Messenger, ((LaFayette, Ga.)) 27 November 1941)

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