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Bob Hope: "Thanks for the Memories!"
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The Big Broadcast of 1938 / College Swing Double FeatureThe Big Broadcast of 1938 / College Swing Double Feature
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Both of these are forgettable except The Big Broadcast of 1938, which has Bob's famous song "Thanks for the Memories". Good clean fun, if not very entertaining! Grade B-
Bob Hope Tribute Collection - Louisiana Purchase / Never Say Die Double FeatureBob Hope Tribute Collection - Louisiana Purchase / Never Say Die Double Feature
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This is worth getting for Never Say Die, a classic slapstick comedy with Martha Raye & Bob a hilarious couple! Grade A-
The Ghost BreakersThe Ghost Breakers
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One of Bob's best movies is this very funny ghost comedy/murder mystery with the lovely Paulette Goddard (who was married to Charles Chaplin for a short time!). Grade A+
Bob Hope Tribute Collection - The Road Show Series (The Road to Morocco / The Road to Singapore / The Road to Utopia / The Road to Zanzibar)Bob Hope Tribute Collection - The Road Show Series (The Road to Morocco / The Road to Singapore / The Road to Utopia / The Road to Zanzibar)
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Although the first one is somewhat weak, the others more than make up for it in this fabulous must-have collection! Grade A+
Road to BaliRoad to Bali
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After Road to Morrocco, this is my favorite of the Hope/Crosby movies, & the only one shot in color. Grade A
Bob Hope Tribute Collection - Caught in the Draft / Give Me a Sailor Double FeatureBob Hope Tribute Collection - Caught in the Draft / Give Me a Sailor Double Feature
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I can't make up my mind which one I like more, they're both great comedies! Grade A
My Favorite Blonde / Star Spangled Rhythm Double FeatureMy Favorite Blonde / Star Spangled Rhythm Double Feature
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Two standard but enjoyable movies that showed great promise of what was to come from Bob Hope. Grade A-
The Princess and the PirateThe Princess and the Pirate
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A well-made parody of pirate movies with Bob in top form & funnier than ever! Grade A
Bob Hope Tribute Collection - Monsieur Beaucaire / Where There's Life Double FeatureBob Hope Tribute Collection - Monsieur Beaucaire / Where There's Life Double Feature
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I've always loved Monsieur Beaucaire, but I was surprised by how awesome Where There's Life was! It's one of Bob's underated gems. Grade A+
My Favorite BrunetteMy Favorite Brunette
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This is one of my very favorite Bob Hope movies. He actually gets Dorothy Lamour in this one! Also has a hilarious performance by Peter Lorre. Grade A+
Bob Hope Tribute Collection - Sorrowful Jones / The Paleface Double FeatureBob Hope Tribute Collection - Sorrowful Jones / The Paleface Double Feature
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Two great comedies including Sorrowful Jones, which also stars Lucille Ball! She & Hope were marvelous together on-screen. Grade A
Son of PalefaceSon of Paleface
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For once Leonald Maltin got a review right! This outstanding western comedy is a definite must-see! Grade A+
The Great LoverThe Great Lover
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One of my all-time favorite Bob Hope comedies! I was so happy when they released this on dvd, because my vhs copy was worn out! Grade A+
Fancy Pants [VHS]Fancy Pants [VHS]
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Enjoyable & worth watching just to see Lucille Ball & Bob Hope together again. Grade A-
The Lemon Drop KidThe Lemon Drop Kid
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A great gangster/X-Mas comedy that's fun to watch year-round! One of Hope's best. Grade A+
Here Come the Girls (1953) [VHS]Here Come the Girls (1953) [VHS]
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Classic Hope movie that keeps you laughing as only Bob can! Grade A
Casanova's Big Night [VHS]Casanova's Big Night [VHS]
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One of Bob's little-known gems that has many typical routines made much funnier by Hope's creativity. Grade A-
The Seven Little FoysThe Seven Little Foys
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One of Bob's more serious roles was this true story of Eddie Foy. The plot drags at times, but Bob's dance scene with James Cagney makes this a must-see! Grade A-
Alias Jesse James [VHS]Alias Jesse James [VHS]
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If you're looking for a great western comedy then this is just what the doctor ordered! Grade A
Facts of Life [VHS]Facts of Life [VHS]
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This is my personal favorite of the Lucille Ball/Bob Hope romantic comedies, although the ending could've been better. Grade A
Bachelor in Paradise [VHS]Bachelor in Paradise [VHS]
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Hilarious undiscovered classic with Bob funnier than ever! Hopefully, it'll be on dvd someday. Grade A+
Critic's Choice [VHS]Critic's Choice [VHS]
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Lucille Ball & Bob Hope are terrific together once again in this classic & zany romantic comedy. Grade A
Boy Did I Get a Wrong Number [VHS]Boy Did I Get a Wrong Number [VHS]
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Hilarious 60's comedy with Bob & Phyllis Diller in great roles. Grade A+
Eight on the Lam [VHS]Eight on the Lam [VHS]
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Another movie with the delightful duo, this time hiding from the mob! Classic Hope comedy. Grade A
Biography - Bob Hope: America's Entertainer [VHS]Biography - Bob Hope: America's Entertainer [VHS]
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Excellent A & E Biography of America's favorite comedian. Thanks for the memories, Bob! Grade A+