 In most of the films, the gang pursues a scheme for quick riches or gets mixed up with neighborhood thugs.Story elements from their earlier films (haunted houses, mad scientists, nefarious spies) were also frequently incorporated into the new series.Like a streetwise Abbott and Costello, Gorcey and Hall became a cohesive comedy duo, extending their verbal and physical humor into broader slapstick comedy that served to increase the popularity of the series.