Down Missouri Way
“Hey-Hey in the Oh-Oh-Ozarks!”
Synopsis
When an agricultural professor returns home to the farm with her scientifically-raised mule for a needed rest, they find themselves caught up in a movie being filmed in the Ozarks.
Top Cast
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Martha O'Driscoll
Jane Colwell
John Carradine
Thorndyke 'Thorny' P. Dunning
Eddie Dean
Mortimer
William Wright
Mike Burton
Roscoe Ates
Pappy
Renee Godfrey
Gloria Baxter
Mabel Todd
Cindy
Eddie Craven
Sam
Chester Clute
Prof. Shaw
Will Wright
Prof. Morris
Paul Scardon
Prof. Lewis
Earle Hodgins
Press Agent
Tailor Maids
Singing Group
Shirley
Shirley (the Mule)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 15, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Josef Berne
- Screenplay & Story
- Sam Neuman
- Original Title
- Down Missouri Way
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- PRC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Josef Berne
Sam Neuman
Vincent J. Farrar
W. Donn Hayes
Josef Berne
Department Leadership Roster
Josef Berne
Director
Josef Berne
Producer
Sam Neuman
Writer
Vincent J. Farrar
Director of Photography
W. Donn Hayes
Editor
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 Down Missouri Way
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Down Missouri Way about?
When an agricultural professor returns home to the farm with her scientifically-raised mule for a needed rest, they find themselves caught up in a movie being filmed in the Ozarks.
Who directed Down Missouri Way?
Down Missouri Way was directed by Josef Berne.
Who stars in Down Missouri Way?
The principal cast of Down Missouri Way includes Martha O'Driscoll, John Carradine, Eddie Dean, William Wright, Roscoe Ates.
When was Down Missouri Way released and how long is it?
Down Missouri Way was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Down Missouri Way?
Down Missouri Way holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).