Revealing mistake: There are a couple times you can see the tape that marks where the actors are supposed to stand in the shot. In the beginning, when Bobby and his brother walk in on Ernest trying to get a cleaning machine to work, look on the floor and you will see some tape in the shape of a T. Bobby will move his feet to the T. Also when a criminal begs for Nash's help because he killed someone, and Nash walks forward, look on the floor to see another tape T, and what do ya know, Nash stops right on the T.
Ernest Goes To Jail (1990)
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Directed by: John R. Cherry III
Starring: Jim Varney, Gailard Sartain, Bill Byrge, Barbara Tyson
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9.5/10. The second best Ernest movie behind Ernest Goes To School. If anyone could take a character and make him/her prime time material it's Jim Varney. He's a master of comedy with his timing, mannerisms, etc., as Ernest P. Worrell being absolute perfection. A great watch for anyone who likes Jim Varney's work mainly his Ernest character.
More mistakes in Ernest Goes To Jail
Ernest P. Worrell: Mr. Poodle-Smurf is lucky to have me. One day, I'm gonna walk into his office and I'll say: 'Oscar Babe'.
Oscar Pendlesmythe: What?
Ernest P. Worrell: Oh good morning Mr. Poodle-Smurf, Puddle-Smit, Smiddle-Poot.
Oscar Pendlesmythe: Pendlesmythe you idiot.
Trivia: In the jail cell when Ernest is going on about death you see the shadow of what looks to be a grim reaper on the wall.
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