Mail Order Bride
“All you need for a hillbilly weddin' is a guy, a gal and a shotgun!”
Synopsis
An aging cowhand tries to help a young rancher settle down by buying him a wife.
Top Cast
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Buddy Ebsen
Will Lane
Keir Dullea
Lee Carey
Lois Nettleton
Annie Boley
Warren Oates
Jace
BarBara Luna
Marietta
Paul Fix
Sheriff Jess Linley
Marie Windsor
Hannah
Denver Pyle
Preacher Pope
Kathleen Freeman
Sister Sue
William Smith
Lank
Abigail Shelton
Young Old Maid
James Mathers
Matt Boley
Doodles Weaver
Charlie Mary (uncredited)
Diane Sayer
Lily Fontaine (uncredited)
Ted Ryan
Bartender (uncredited)
Chuck Roberson
Saloon Brawler (uncredited)
Jack Coffer
Cowboy (uncredited)
Tony Epper
Cowboy (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 10, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Burt Kennedy
- Screenplay & Story
- Burt Kennedy, Van Cort
- Original Score
- George Bassman
- Original Title
- Mail Order Bride
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Burt Kennedy
Burt Kennedy, Van Cort
George Bassman
Frank Santillo
Richard E. Lyons
Department Leadership Roster
Burt Kennedy
Director
Burt Kennedy
Writer
Richard E. Lyons
Producer
George Bassman
Original Music Composer
Frank Santillo
Editor
Robert "Buzz" Henry
Stunt Coordinator
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mail Order Bride
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mail Order Bride about?
An aging cowhand tries to help a young rancher settle down by buying him a wife.
Who directed Mail Order Bride?
Mail Order Bride was directed by Burt Kennedy.
Who stars in Mail Order Bride?
The principal cast of Mail Order Bride includes Buddy Ebsen, Keir Dullea, Lois Nettleton, Warren Oates, BarBara Luna.
When was Mail Order Bride released and how long is it?
Mail Order Bride was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Mail Order Bride?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mail Order Bride was composed by George Bassman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mail Order Bride?
Mail Order Bride holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).