Riding High
“Paramount's Rhythm Rodeo in TECHNICOLOR... Heap hep songs... Heap hep squaws... Heap hep laughs!”
Synopsis
No relation to the 1950 Frank Capra film of the same name, the 1943 Technicolor musical Riding High is a by-the-numbers vehicle for Dorothy Lamour and Dick Powell. Lamour stars as Ann Castle, a former burlesque queen who heads westward to claim her father's silver mine. Powell plays mining engineer Steve Baird, who like Ann has a vested interest in the worked-out mine. With the help of genial counterfeiter Mortimer J. Slocum (Victor Moore), Steve and Ann are able to peddle mining stock, thus saving her from bankruptcy. The stockholders are in a lynching mood when it appears that they've been flim-flammed, but a last minute "miracle" saves the day. Featured in the cast are Paramount stalwarts Cass Daley and Gil Lamb, the former doing her quasi-Martha Raye act and the latter swallowing his harmonica for the millionth time. Production values are excellent and the songs are exuberantly performed; it's only in its hackneyed plot that Riding High slows to a clip-clop.
Top Cast
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Dorothy Lamour
Ann Castle
Dick Powell
Steve Baird
Victor Moore
Mortimer J. Slocum
Gil Lamb
Bob 'Foggy' Day
Cass Daley
Tess Connors
Bill Goodwin
Chuck Steuart
Rod Cameron
Sam Welch
Glenn Langan
Jack Holbrook
Roscoe Karns
Shorty
Douglas Fowley
Brown
Stanley Andrews
Reynolds
James Burke
Pete
James Flavin
Train Conductor
Tim Ryan
Jones
Russell Simpson
Frenchy McGuire
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Marshall
- Screenplay & Story
- Art Arthur, Walter DeLeon, Arthur Phillips
- Original Score
- Leo Shuken, Charles Bradshaw, Victor Young
- Original Title
- Riding High
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Marshall
Art Arthur, Walter DeLeon, Arthur Phillips
Leo Shuken, Charles Bradshaw, Victor Young
Karl Struss, Harry Hallenberger
LeRoy Stone
Buddy G. DeSylva
Department Leadership Roster
Edith Head
Costume Design
Art Arthur
Writer
Leo Shuken
Original Music Composer
LeRoy Stone
Editor
George Marshall
Director
Charles Bradshaw
Original Music Composer
Victor Young
Original Music Composer
Walter DeLeon
Writer
Karl Struss
Director of Photography
Harry Hallenberger
Director of Photography
Arthur Phillips
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Riding High
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What is Riding High about?
No relation to the 1950 Frank Capra film of the same name, the 1943 Technicolor musical Riding High is a by-the-numbers vehicle for Dorothy Lamour and Dick Powell. Lamour stars as Ann Castle, a former burlesque queen who heads westward to claim her father's silver mine. Powell plays mining engineer Steve Baird, who like Ann has a vested interest in the worked-out mine. With the help of genial counterfeiter Mortimer J. Slocum (Victor Moore), Steve and Ann are able to peddle mining stock, thus saving her from bankruptcy. The stockholders are in a lynching mood when it appears that they've been flim-flammed, but a last minute "miracle" saves the day. Featured in the cast are Paramount stalwarts Cass Daley and Gil Lamb, the former doing her quasi-Martha Raye act and the latter swallowing his harmonica for the millionth time. Production values are excellent and the songs are exuberantly performed; it's only in its hackneyed plot that Riding High slows to a clip-clop.
Who directed Riding High?
Riding High was directed by George Marshall.
Who stars in Riding High?
The principal cast of Riding High includes Dorothy Lamour, Dick Powell, Victor Moore, Gil Lamb, Cass Daley.
When was Riding High released and how long is it?
Riding High was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Riding High?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Riding High was composed by Leo Shuken, Charles Bradshaw, Victor Young.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Riding High?
Riding High holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).