Classic western spoof with Bud and Lou. The film was inspired by a real-life law. The film opens with the title: "MONTANA-IN THE DAYS WHEN MEN WHERE MEN. WITH TWO EXCEPTIONS". The two exceptions of course are Abbott and Costello playing travelling salesmen 'DUKE EGAN & CHESTER WHOOLEY". When the duo arrive in the town of Wagon Gap, Lou is accused of killing the town drunk and gambler "HAWKINS". Put on trial the team is sentenced to take care and provide NOT ONLY the "WIDOW HAWKINS" (Marjorie Main - of the 'MA & PA KETTLE' series of movies), but for his brood of SEVEN children. Later, Costello is commissioned to the job of the town sheriff, since NO ONE wants to kill him for fear of inheriting the 'HAWKINS' clan. Look carefully at one of the co-stars. He is Gordon Jones who later co-starred with the team once again on their 1950s TV series - 'THE ABBOTT & COSTELLO SHOW'.