Carolina Cannonball
Synopsis
Judy and her grandpa run a trolley between a train depot and a ghost town in Nevada, near the California border. Three spies intent of tracking down an atomic missile gone astray arrive. When the trolley breaks down, Judy and Grandpa unwittingly install the engine from the nearby crashed missile.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 28, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Lamont
- Screenplay & Story
- Barry Shipman, Frank Gill Jr.
- Original Score
- R. Dale Butts
- Original Title
- Carolina Cannonball
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Lamont
Barry Shipman, Frank Gill Jr.
R. Dale Butts
Reggie Lanning
Tony Martinelli
Department Leadership Roster
Barry Shipman
Writer
R. Dale Butts
Original Music Composer
Charles Lamont
Director
Adele Palmer
Costume Design
Reggie Lanning
Director of Photography
Tony Martinelli
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Carolina Cannonball
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Carolina Cannonball about?
Judy and her grandpa run a trolley between a train depot and a ghost town in Nevada, near the California border. Three spies intent of tracking down an atomic missile gone astray arrive. When the trolley breaks down, Judy and Grandpa unwittingly install the engine from the nearby crashed missile.
Who directed Carolina Cannonball?
Carolina Cannonball was directed by Charles Lamont.
Who stars in Carolina Cannonball?
The principal cast of Carolina Cannonball includes Judy Canova, Ross Elliott, Sig Ruman, Jack Kruschen, Andy Clyde.
When was Carolina Cannonball released and how long is it?
Carolina Cannonball was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Carolina Cannonball?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Carolina Cannonball was composed by R. Dale Butts.