Mister Scoutmaster
“CLIFTON WEBB IN THE COMEDY RIOT OF THE YEAR!”
Synopsis
Snobby TV star, Robert Jordan, worries that he is out of touch with the younger generation and that's why his TV show is failing. He becomes a Boy Scout leader in an effort to "get in touch." Overnight hikes and other adventures follow, all centered around one small boy who takes a liking to the old curmudgeon.
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Clifton Webb
Robert Jordan
Edmund Gwenn
Dr. Stone
George Winslow
Mike Marshall
Frances Dee
Helen Jordan
Veda Ann Borg
Blonde
Jimmy Hawkins
Herbie Weber
Jimmy Moss
Vernon Swanson
Sammy Ogg
Harold Johnson
Skip Torgerson
Christy Kerns
Lee Aaker
Arthur
Mickey Little
Chick
Jon Gardner
Larry
Sarah Selby
Mrs. Weber
Amanda Randolph
Savannah, the Maid
Otis Garth
Mr. Swanson
Harry Seymour
First Rummage Sale Customer
Bill McKenzie
Andy
Steve Brent
Sammy
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 2, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Levin
- Screenplay & Story
- Leonard Praskins, Barney Slater
- Original Score
- Cyril J. Mockridge
- Original Title
- Mister Scoutmaster
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Levin
Leonard Praskins, Barney Slater, Rice E. Cochran
Cyril J. Mockridge
Joseph LaShelle
William B. Murphy
Leonard Goldstein
Department Leadership Roster
Henry Levin
Director
Leonard Goldstein
Producer
William B. Murphy
Editor
Renié
Costume Design
Leonard Praskins
Screenplay
Barney Slater
Screenplay
Joseph LaShelle
Director of Photography
Cyril J. Mockridge
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mister Scoutmaster
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mister Scoutmaster about?
Snobby TV star, Robert Jordan, worries that he is out of touch with the younger generation and that's why his TV show is failing. He becomes a Boy Scout leader in an effort to "get in touch." Overnight hikes and other adventures follow, all centered around one small boy who takes a liking to the old curmudgeon.
Who directed Mister Scoutmaster?
Mister Scoutmaster was directed by Henry Levin.
Who stars in Mister Scoutmaster?
The principal cast of Mister Scoutmaster includes Clifton Webb, Edmund Gwenn, George Winslow, Frances Dee, Veda Ann Borg.
When was Mister Scoutmaster released and how long is it?
Mister Scoutmaster was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Mister Scoutmaster?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mister Scoutmaster was composed by Cyril J. Mockridge.
Is Mister Scoutmaster based on a book or true story?
Mister Scoutmaster is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Rice E. Cochran".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mister Scoutmaster?
Mister Scoutmaster holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).