Scattergood Survives a Murder
“HORSE SENSE vs. "CAT" KILLER”
Synopsis
Rural sage Scattergood Baines (Guy Kibbee) shows big-city newsman how to solve a mystery.
Top Cast
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Guy Kibbee
Scattergood Baines
John Archer
Dunker Gilson
Margaret Hayes
Gail Barclay
Wallace Ford
Wally Collins
Spencer Charters
Sheriff
Eily Malyon
Mrs. Grimes
John Miljan
Rolfe
George Chandler
Sam Caldwell
Dick Elliott
Mathew Quentin
Florence Lake
Phoebe Quentin
Sarah Edwards
Selma Quentin
Willie Best
Hipp
George Guhl
Deputy
Eddy Waller
Lafe Allen
Margaret Seddon
Cynthia Quentin
Margaret McWade
Lydia Quentin
Frank Reicher
Thaddeus Quentin
Earle Hodgins
Coroner
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christy Cabanne
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael L. Simmons, Clarence Budington Kelland
- Original Score
- Paul Sawtell
- Original Title
- Scattergood Survives a Murder
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christy Cabanne
Michael L. Simmons, Clarence Budington Kelland
Paul Sawtell
Jack MacKenzie
Richard Cahoon
Jerrold T. Brandt
Department Leadership Roster
Christy Cabanne
Director
Michael L. Simmons
Writer
Jerrold T. Brandt
Producer
Paul Sawtell
Original Music Composer
Jack MacKenzie
Director of Photography
Richard Cahoon
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Scattergood Survives a Murder
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What is Scattergood Survives a Murder about?
Rural sage Scattergood Baines (Guy Kibbee) shows big-city newsman how to solve a mystery.
Who directed Scattergood Survives a Murder?
Scattergood Survives a Murder was directed by Christy Cabanne.
Who stars in Scattergood Survives a Murder?
The principal cast of Scattergood Survives a Murder includes Guy Kibbee, John Archer, Margaret Hayes, Wallace Ford, Spencer Charters.
When was Scattergood Survives a Murder released and how long is it?
Scattergood Survives a Murder was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Scattergood Survives a Murder?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Scattergood Survives a Murder was composed by Paul Sawtell.
Is Scattergood Survives a Murder based on a book or true story?
Scattergood Survives a Murder is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Clarence Budington Kelland".