Pardners
“You'll Ride With 'Em! Shoot With 'Em! Laugh With 'Em! In The Biggest Bestest Funniest Most Musical Western Yet!”
Synopsis
Rich momma's boy Wade Kingsley Jr. an Eastern dude, tries to follow in his murdered father's footsteps by returning to the West to partner up with Slim Moseley Jr.,the son of his father's former partner. Wade overcomes Slim's initial reluctance to accept him by using his fortune to buy a prize cow and new car to help Slim in his job as foreman on the Kingsley family ranch, currently under siege by a gang of outlaws called "masked raiders." Wade generously tries to pay off the ranch's mortgage with $15,000 of his own money, but unfortunately neither "pardner" realizes that respected banker Dan Hollis, the son of their fathers' murderer, is the leader of the gang.
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Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis 'Pardners' 1956 theatrical trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-04-25
Top Cast
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Dean Martin
Slim Mosely Jr. / Slim Mosely Sr.
Jerry Lewis
Wade Kingsley Jr. / Wade Kingsley Sr.
Lori Nelson
Carol Kingsley
Jeff Morrow
Pete Rio
Lon Chaney Jr.
Whitey
Lee Van Cleef
Gus
Jack Elam
Pete
John Baragrey
Dan Hollis / Sam Hollis
Agnes Moorehead
Mrs. Matilda Kingsley
Milton Frome
Hawkins, the Butler
Richard Aherne
Chauffeur
Scott Douglas
Salvin
Jackie Loughery
Dolly Riley
Bob Steele
Shorty
Mickey Finn
Red
Douglas Spencer
Smith
Philip Tonge
Mr. Baxter, Footman
Dorothy Abbott
Dance Hall Girl (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Taurog
- Screenplay & Story
- Sidney Sheldon
- Original Score
- Frank De Vol
- Original Title
- Pardners
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- York Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Taurog
Sidney Sheldon, Jerry Davis, Mervin J. Houser
Frank De Vol
W. Wallace Kelley, Daniel L. Fapp
Archie Marshek
Paul Jones
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney Sheldon
Screenplay
Norman Taurog
Director
Archie Marshek
Editor
Daniel L. Fapp
Director of Photography
Edith Head
Costume Design
Paul Jones
Producer
Frank De Vol
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pardners
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What is Pardners about?
Rich momma's boy Wade Kingsley Jr. an Eastern dude, tries to follow in his murdered father's footsteps by returning to the West to partner up with Slim Moseley Jr.,the son of his father's former partner. Wade overcomes Slim's initial reluctance to accept him by using his fortune to buy a prize cow and new car to help Slim in his job as foreman on the Kingsley family ranch, currently under siege by a gang of outlaws called "masked raiders." Wade generously tries to pay off the ranch's mortgage with $15,000 of his own money, but unfortunately neither "pardner" realizes that respected banker Dan Hollis, the son of their fathers' murderer, is the leader of the gang.
Who directed Pardners?
Pardners was directed by Norman Taurog.
Who stars in Pardners?
The principal cast of Pardners includes Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Lori Nelson, Jeff Morrow, Lon Chaney Jr..
When was Pardners released and how long is it?
Pardners was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Pardners?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pardners was composed by Frank De Vol.