The Tenderfoot
Synopsis
Calvin Jones is a cowboy who wants to invest in a Broadway play. Joe Lehman's secretary Ruth learns that her boss is attempting to swindle Jones and pulls a successful coup d'etat producing a play that she stars in.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Joe E. Brown
Calvin Jones
Ginger Rogers
Ruth Weston
Lew Cody
Joe Lehman
Vivien Oakland
Miss Martin
Robert Greig
Mack
Ralph Ince
Dolan
Marion Byron
Kitty
Spencer Charters
Oscar
Douglas Gerrard
Stage Director
Nat Pendleton
Joe (uncredited)
Joe Barton
Hebrew (uncredited)
George Chandler
Beggar (uncredited)
Herman Bing
Chef (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 23, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ray Enright
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Caesar, Monty Banks, Earl Baldwin, Richard Carle, George S. Kaufman
- Original Title
- The Tenderfoot
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Yiddish
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ray Enright
Arthur Caesar, Monty Banks, Earl Baldwin, Richard Carle, George S. Kaufman
Gregg Toland
Owen Marks
Department Leadership Roster
Ray Enright
Director
Gregg Toland
Director of Photography
Owen Marks
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Tenderfoot.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Tenderfoot.
Musicals
Every film Wikidata tags as a musical film.
Similar Titles to The Tenderfoot
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
5.2
6.4
6.6
6.3
7.5
6.5
7.2
7.0
6.0
6.9
6.1
7.7
7.5
10.0
5.6
7.2
6.2
More Like The Tenderfoot
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Tenderfoot
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Tenderfoot about?
Calvin Jones is a cowboy who wants to invest in a Broadway play. Joe Lehman's secretary Ruth learns that her boss is attempting to swindle Jones and pulls a successful coup d'etat producing a play that she stars in.
Who directed The Tenderfoot?
The Tenderfoot was directed by Ray Enright.
Who stars in The Tenderfoot?
The principal cast of The Tenderfoot includes Joe E. Brown, Ginger Rogers, Lew Cody, Vivien Oakland, Robert Greig.
When was The Tenderfoot released and how long is it?
The Tenderfoot was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.