Road Show
“GAY with GIRLS! GOOFY with GAGS!”
Synopsis
Rich playboy Drogo Gaines is in imminent danger of marrying a gold digger, and escapes by feigning insanity. The joke's on him when he wakes up in an asylum full of comical lunatics. There he befriends Colonel Carraway, and together they escape, catching a ride with a beautiful blonde who proves to be Penguin Moore, carnival owner.
Top Cast
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Adolphe Menjou
Col. Carleton Carroway
Carole Landis
Penguin Moore
John Hubbard
Drogo Gaines
Charles Butterworth
Harry Whitman
Patsy Kelly
Jinx
George E. Stone
Indian
Margaret Roach
Priscilla
Polly Ann Young
Helen Newton
Edward Norris
Ed Newton
Marjorie Woodworth
Alice
Florence Bates
Mrs. Newton
Willie Best
Willie
Shemp Howard
Moe Parker (uncredited)
Lee 'Lasses' White
Constable (uncredited)
Clarence Wilson
Sheriff (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Member of Carnival Audience (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 18, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hal Roach
- Screenplay & Story
- Mickell Novack, Arnold Belgard, Harry Langdon
- Original Score
- George Stoll
- Original Title
- Road Show
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hal Roach
Mickell Novack, Arnold Belgard, Harry Langdon, Eric S. Hatch
George Stoll
Norbert Brodine
Bert Jordan
Hal Roach
Department Leadership Roster
Hal Roach
Director
Mickell Novack
Screenplay
George Stoll
Original Music Composer
Hal Roach
Producer
Bert Jordan
Editor
Norbert Brodine
Director of Photography
Arnold Belgard
Screenplay
Harry Langdon
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Road Show
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Road Show about?
Rich playboy Drogo Gaines is in imminent danger of marrying a gold digger, and escapes by feigning insanity. The joke's on him when he wakes up in an asylum full of comical lunatics. There he befriends Colonel Carraway, and together they escape, catching a ride with a beautiful blonde who proves to be Penguin Moore, carnival owner.
Who directed Road Show?
Road Show was directed by Hal Roach.
Who stars in Road Show?
The principal cast of Road Show includes Adolphe Menjou, Carole Landis, John Hubbard, Charles Butterworth, Patsy Kelly.
When was Road Show released and how long is it?
Road Show was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Road Show?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Road Show was composed by George Stoll.
Is Road Show based on a book or true story?
Road Show is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Eric S. Hatch".