Heaven with a Barbed Wire Fence
“A GAY VAGABOND ON THE WESTERN TRAIL TO ROMANCE!”
Synopsis
New York store clerk joins a hobo and an illegal immigrant heading for his newly bought land in Arizona.
Top Cast
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Jean Rogers
Anita Santos
Raymond Walburn
B. Townsend Thayer - The Professor
Marjorie Rambeau
Mamie
Glenn Ford
Joe Riley
Richard Conte
Tony Casselli
Eddie Collins
Bill - Counterman
Ward Bond
Hunk
Irving Bacon
Sheriff Clem Diggers
Kay Linaker
Nurse
Paul E. Burns
Railroad Dispatcher
Alex Chivra
Nick Copeland
Brakeman
Nigel De Brulier
Russian Priest (uncredited)
Edward Gargan
Truck Driver
Kit Guard
Extra as Hobo
Otto Hoffman
Station Agent
Paul Hurst
Empire State Building Guard
Fred Kelsey
Pete - Railroad Detective
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 3, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ricardo Cortez
- Screenplay & Story
- Dalton Trumbo, Leonard Hoffman
- Original Score
- Samuel Kaylin
- Original Title
- Heaven with a Barbed Wire Fence
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ricardo Cortez
Dalton Trumbo, Leonard Hoffman
Samuel Kaylin
Edward Cronjager
Norman Colbert
Sol M. Wurtzel
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Colbert
Editor
Ricardo Cortez
Director
Dalton Trumbo
Screenplay
Leonard Hoffman
Screenplay
Samuel Kaylin
Original Music Composer
Sol M. Wurtzel
Producer
Edward Cronjager
Director of Photography
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 Heaven with a Barbed Wire Fence
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Heaven with a Barbed Wire Fence about?
New York store clerk joins a hobo and an illegal immigrant heading for his newly bought land in Arizona.
Who directed Heaven with a Barbed Wire Fence?
Heaven with a Barbed Wire Fence was directed by Ricardo Cortez.
Who stars in Heaven with a Barbed Wire Fence?
The principal cast of Heaven with a Barbed Wire Fence includes Jean Rogers, Raymond Walburn, Marjorie Rambeau, Glenn Ford, Richard Conte.
When was Heaven with a Barbed Wire Fence released and how long is it?
Heaven with a Barbed Wire Fence was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Heaven with a Barbed Wire Fence?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Heaven with a Barbed Wire Fence was composed by Samuel Kaylin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Heaven with a Barbed Wire Fence?
Heaven with a Barbed Wire Fence holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).