Oh, Susanna
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Synopsis
Oh, Susanna! is a 1936 American Western musical film directed by Joseph Kane and starring Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, and Frances Grant. Written by Oliver Drake, the film is about a cowboy who is robbed and then thrown from a train by an escaped murderer who then takes on the cowboy's identity.
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Gene Autry
Gene Autry aka Tex Smith
Smiley Burnette
Frog Millhouse
Frances Grant
Mary Ann Lee
Earle Hodgins
Professor Ezekial Daniels
Donald Kirke
Flash Baldwin
Boothe Howard
Wolf Benson
Champion
Autry's Horse
Clara Kimball Young
Aunt Peggy Lee
Edward Peil Sr.
Mineral Springs Sheriff Cole (as Ed Peil Sr.)
Roscoe Gerald
Irate Farmer (as Roscoe Gerall)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 19, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Kane
- Screenplay & Story
- Oliver Drake
- Original Title
- Oh, Susanna
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Kane
Oliver Drake
William Nobles
Lester Orlebeck
Nat Levine
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Kane
Director
Oliver Drake
Screenplay
Nat Levine
Producer
William Nobles
Director of Photography
Lester Orlebeck
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Frequently Asked Questions About Oh, Susanna
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What is Oh, Susanna about?
Oh, Susanna! is a 1936 American Western musical film directed by Joseph Kane and starring Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, and Frances Grant. Written by Oliver Drake, the film is about a cowboy who is robbed and then thrown from a train by an escaped murderer who then takes on the cowboy's identity.
Who directed Oh, Susanna?
Oh, Susanna was directed by Joseph Kane.
Who stars in Oh, Susanna?
The principal cast of Oh, Susanna includes Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, Frances Grant, Earle Hodgins, Donald Kirke.
When was Oh, Susanna released and how long is it?
Oh, Susanna was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 54m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Oh, Susanna?
Oh, Susanna holds official age classifications: CA: 14A.