Alias Jesse James

1959

1h 32m

Comedy

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Foolish life insurance salesman Milford Farnsworth (Bob Hope) commits his biggest blunder yet when he unwittingly offers a six-figure policy to notorious gunslinger Jesse James (Wendell Corey). Furious, his boss orders him to repurchase the policy. James, however, parries Farnsworth's attempts with ease, robbing and humiliating him. But when James' latest scheme pairs the patsy with the bandit's sweetheart, Cora Lee Collins (Rhonda Fleming), Farnsworth and Cora begin falling in love.

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

Alias Jesse James is a top-tier comedy for both filmmaker Norman Z. McLeod and actor-comedian Bob Hope.

Rated: 4.5/5

Mar 10, 2023

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

This latter-day Hope offering doesn't include as many laughs as his earlier hits, although it's far better than the dismal duds he would headline throughout the 1960s.

Rated: 2.5/4

Jul 31, 2021

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Emanuel Levy

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A funny Western comedy in which Bob Hope plays an insurance agent who encounters the legendary criminal, with many cameos by Paramount's stars.

Rated: B

Jun 18, 2010

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Dennis Schwartz

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A typical bumbling cowardly but heroic Bob Hope comedy, that's strictly for his fans who enjoy his pratfalls and the motor mouth's lame one-liners.

Rated: C

Jan 20, 2009

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While it didn't blow me away, there was enough to keep me engaged. It featured the odd light-hearted comedic moment, as you would expect from Bob Hope, and there are cameos from some big stars. I won't be rushing to watch it again, but I would recommend giving it a go.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/17/23

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Silly, for sure...but at least it is fun to watch Bob Hope do his thing. Despite Hope, it is never really as funny as it should be. It is fun to see the cameos pile up towards the end.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/09/23

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not one of hope's best efforts

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Classic Comedy About Bumbling Insurance Sales Agent Who Has Got A Miserable Sales Record, On The Day He Was Sacked He Sells An Insurance Policy Worth $100,000 To Outlaw Jesse James. His Boss Sends Him Out West To Protect James, Where James' Sets Him Up To Take The Fall For Him. A Typical Bob Hope Film, A Classic Comic Styled Western Comedy That His Fans Would Enjoy. The Film Is Dated & Can Be Considered Bad By Today's Standards. The Story May Be A Bit Boring But The Film Relies On The Comedic Talents & Performance Of Hope As Well As The Performances Of The Supporting Cast As Well As The Film's Comedic Scenes. An Extremely Well Made Classic.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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the kitch scene near the end with the umteen cameo appearances alone is worth pinning this as a true comedy classic!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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Another funny movie with Hope. It does get a little too silly at times, and the story is predictable, but if you're a fan of his, like I am, you'll enjoy this movie.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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Norman Z. McLeod

Director

Bob Hope

Milford Farnsworth

Rhonda Fleming

Cora Lee Collins

Wendell Corey

Jesse James

Jim Davis

Frank James

Gloria Talbott

Princess Irawanie

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Synopsis

Foolish life insurance salesman Milford Farnsworth (Bob Hope) commits his biggest blunder yet when he unwittingly offers a six-figure policy to notorious gunslinger Jesse James (Wendell Corey). Furious, his boss orders him to repurchase the policy. James, however, parries Farnsworth's attempts with ease, robbing and humiliating him. But when James' latest scheme pairs the patsy with the bandit's sweetheart, Cora Lee Collins (Rhonda Fleming), Farnsworth and Cora begin falling in love.

Director: Norman Z. McLeod
Producer: Bob Hope
Screenwriter: William Bowers, Daniel D Beauchamp
Production Co: Hope Enterprises
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 16, 2008
Runtime: 1h 32m

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