The First Traveling Saleslady
“She knows the ROPES and all the JOKES!”
Synopsis
At the turn of the century Rose and ex-showbiz friend Molly get involved in selling steel. When they come unstuck with corsets they embark on the even more hazardous project of selling barbed wire to highly suspicious Texas cowboys.
Top Cast
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Ginger Rogers
Rose Gillray
Barry Nelson
Charles Masters
Carol Channing
Molly Wade
David Brian
James Carter
James Arness
Joel Kingdom
Clint Eastwood
Jack Rice
Robert F. Simon
Cal
Frank Wilcox
Duncan
Dan White
Sheriff
Harry Cheshire
Judge Benson
Johnny Lee
Amos
Hank Patterson
Courtroom Spectator
Robert Easton
Delivery Boy
Bess Flowers
Restaurant Patron
Lovyss Bradley
Allen Jaffe
Courtroom Spectator
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Lubin
- Screenplay & Story
- Devery Freeman, Stephen Longstreet, Hal Levy
- Original Score
- Irving Gertz
- Original Title
- The First Traveling Saleslady
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Arthur Lubin Productions, RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Lubin
Devery Freeman, Stephen Longstreet, Hal Levy
Irving Gertz
William E. Snyder
Arthur Lubin
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Lubin
Director
William E. Snyder
Director of Photography
Devery Freeman
Writer
Stephen Longstreet
Writer
Irving Gertz
Original Music Composer
Arthur Lubin
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The First Traveling Saleslady
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What is The First Traveling Saleslady about?
At the turn of the century Rose and ex-showbiz friend Molly get involved in selling steel. When they come unstuck with corsets they embark on the even more hazardous project of selling barbed wire to highly suspicious Texas cowboys.
Who directed The First Traveling Saleslady?
The First Traveling Saleslady was directed by Arthur Lubin.
Who stars in The First Traveling Saleslady?
The principal cast of The First Traveling Saleslady includes Ginger Rogers, Barry Nelson, Carol Channing, David Brian, James Arness.
When was The First Traveling Saleslady released and how long is it?
The First Traveling Saleslady was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The First Traveling Saleslady?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The First Traveling Saleslady was composed by Irving Gertz.