This macabre comedy film was un-nominated for Academy Awards.The film""s screenplay was written by Julius J.Epstein and Philip G.Epstein.The macabre farce was based on Joseph Kesselring""s successful Broadway play of the same name, and delayed in its exhibition and release for three years until the New York play ended its run.The Stoneman brothers (Phil and Tod) depart to join their regiment and fight for the Union.The Southern town of Piedmont is jubilant after early victories at Bull Run, holding a military ball in the Cameron Hall living room: "After the first battle of Bull Run, Piedmont""s farewell ball on the eve of the departure of its quota of troops for the front.Evil should return" - he was stored in the Celebrity Vault of the Cryogenic Storage Facility within the Ministry of Defense.Freddy then neatly sliced off a portion of Carlos"" right ear, quipping: "Oh, Carlos, lend me your ear," and then tossed Carlos through the brick wall, sending him tumbling down a rickety old fire escape.