The Paleface
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Synopsis
Bob Hope stars in this laugh-packed wild west spoof co-starring Jane Russell as a sexy Calamity Jane, Hope is a meek frontier dentist, "Painless" Peter Potter, who finds himself gunslinging alongside the fearless Calamity as she fights off outlaws and Indians.
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Bob Hope in "The Paleface" Vintage Movie Trailer (1948)
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-08-31
Top Cast
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Bob Hope
'Painless' Peter Potter
Jane Russell
Calamity Jane
Robert Armstrong
Terris
Iris Adrian
Pepper
Bobby Watson
Toby Preston
Jackie Searl
Jasper Martin
Joseph Vitale
Indian Scout
Charles Trowbridge
Gov. Johnson
Clem Bevans
Hank Billings
Jeff York
Big Joe
Stanley Andrews
Commissioner Emerson
Wade Crosby
Jeb
Chief Yowlachie
Chief Yellow Feather
Iron Eyes Cody
Chief Iron Eyes
John Maxwell
Village gossip
Tom Kennedy
Bartender
Henry Brandon
Wapato (medicine man)
Francis McDonald
Lance (as Francis J. McDonald)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 24, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Z. McLeod
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Tashlin, Edmund L. Hartmann
- Original Score
- Victor Young
- Original Title
- The Paleface
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Z. McLeod
Frank Tashlin, Edmund L. Hartmann
Victor Young
Ray Rennahan
Ellsworth Hoagland
Robert L. Welch
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Tashlin
Screenplay
Edmund L. Hartmann
Screenplay
Norman Z. McLeod
Director
Victor Young
Original Music Composer
Ellsworth Hoagland
Editor
Gile Steele
Costume Design
Mary Kay Dodson
Costume Design
Robert L. Welch
Producer
Ray Rennahan
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Paleface
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Paleface about?
Bob Hope stars in this laugh-packed wild west spoof co-starring Jane Russell as a sexy Calamity Jane, Hope is a meek frontier dentist, "Painless" Peter Potter, who finds himself gunslinging alongside the fearless Calamity as she fights off outlaws and Indians.
Who directed The Paleface?
The Paleface was directed by Norman Z. McLeod.
Who stars in The Paleface?
The principal cast of The Paleface includes Bob Hope, Jane Russell, Robert Armstrong, Iris Adrian, Bobby Watson.
When was The Paleface released and how long is it?
The Paleface was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Paleface?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Paleface was composed by Victor Young.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Paleface?
The Paleface holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).