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Nicholas Collini (Desi Arnaz) has to travel for his job as an engineer -- so his fiancée, Tacy (Lucille Ball), suggests that rather than buy a house after their wedding, they invest in a motor home so they can see the country together. But the aggravations of life with nosy trailer park neighbors and the dangers of piloting an enormous trailer across narrow country roads soon take their toll on the happy couple, putting their young marriage in turmoil.
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Richard Brody The New Yorker 01/04/2021
[A] frenetic and intricate comedy... Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 02/17/2023
2.5/4
Enjoyable, but I daresay it isn’t as funny as several dozen classic episodes of I Love Lucy. Go to Full Review Robin Holabird Robin Holabird 08/10/2021
The comedy [is] a hit. Unlike television sets of the day, film provided color and the chance to see Lucy's dynamic red hair. Go to Full Review Michael E. Grost Classic Film and Television 08/08/2008
Strange, surreal film, notable for Minnelli's brilliant use of color and visual style. Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 05/12/2007
C+
One of Minnelli's few broad comedies, more of a collection of anecdotes than a coherent tale, about the wacky misadventures of a middle-class couple (Lucille Ball and Dazi Arnaz) during a long cross-country trek. Go to Full Review Don Willmott Filmcritic.com 05/09/2006
2.5/5
doesn't earn a place on my DVD shelf next to my I Love Lucy collection Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C @bob25009 Dec 3 Funny in 01 hour, 35 minutes, and 50 seconds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! All ages admitted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Starring Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz as TV's couple of the 1950s!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more David M Oct 8 The Long, Long Trailer is a well-paced, good-natured comedy that still feels surprisingly relatable today. Its humor comes from real, everyday tension rather than gags, and the chemistry between the leads makes their misadventures feel authentic. The film’s bright, colorful look and scenic backdrops add to its easy charm, while its simple story about love, frustration, and compromise on the open road gives it lasting appeal. It’s a reminder of how much personality and craftsmanship classic Hollywood could pack into a straightforward, feel-good story. See more Suzee Q May 3 One of the funniest movies I’ve seen. In addition it’s so fun to see the timestamp of how people dressed (very nice), the magic between Desi and Lucy and the magic of just a great comedic flick. One of my comfort go to movies. 🍿 It See more Dave O @daveo123 07/07/2024 One of my favorite films of Lucy and Desi’s See more Cleveland E @bdeneris 10/24/2023 Imagine the Lucy sitcom for 1.5 hours except with a terribly written script that contains few laughs. It is zany, ridiculous, and abundantly predictable. Desi's lack of acting skills are not well hidden. Apparently it was popular in its day, but it has not aged well. See more Barry T 09/10/2023 I'm watching it right now, and it's just as funny now as it was when I saw it many years ago. See more Read all reviews
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Vincente Minnelli

Director

Lucille Ball

Tacy Bolton-Collini

Desi Arnaz

Nicholas "Nicky" Collini

Marjorie Main

Mrs. Hittaway

Keenan Wynn

Policeman

Gladys Hurlbut

Mrs. Bolton

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Movie Info

Synopsis Nicholas Collini (Desi Arnaz) has to travel for his job as an engineer -- so his fiancée, Tacy (Lucille Ball), suggests that rather than buy a house after their wedding, they invest in a motor home so they can see the country together. But the aggravations of life with nosy trailer park neighbors and the dangers of piloting an enormous trailer across narrow country roads soon take their toll on the happy couple, putting their young marriage in turmoil.
Director
Vincente Minnelli
Producer
Pandro S. Berman
Screenwriter
Clinton Twiss, Albert Hackett, Frances Goodrich
Distributor
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Co
Loew's Inc.
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 18, 1954, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2009
Runtime
1h 36m
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