John Grant
writer who was associated with Abbott and Costello (1891–1955)
John Grant was a comedy writer best known for his association with Bud Abbott and Lou Costello. Costello called him their "chief idea man". Grant contributed to Abbott and Costello's radio, film and live television scripts, as well as the films of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis and Ma and Pa Kettle.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 6 films (1948–1954) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 21 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).
| Year ▲ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | Abbott and Costello meet Frankenstein | Castle Films | 1600 | B&W | ||
| 1949 | Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein | Universal Pictures Co. Inc. | 83 min. | 16mm | B&W | sound |
| 1950 | Abbott & Costello In The Foreign Legion. | Universal Pictures Co. Inc. | 80 min. | 35mm | B&W | sound |
| 1951 | Abbott & Costello Meet the Invisible Man | Universal-International | 82 min | 16mm | B&W | Sound |
| 1953 | Abbott And Costello Go To Mars. | Universal Pictures Co. Inc. | 77 min. | 35mm | B&W | sound |
| 1954 | Abbott And Costello Meet The Keystone Kops. | Universal Pictures Co. Inc. | 8 reels | 35mm | B&W | sound |