The Ballyhoo Buster
Synopsis
Bob Warner sells some cattle to two men who later drug him and rob him of the sale money. He takes a job with a medicine show as a barker, offering a reward to any spectator to last three rounds in fighting him. While in the ring, he notices in the audience the two men who stole his money. He knocks out his contestant, pursues the crooks, and recovers the money.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 8, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Thorpe
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Wallace, Betty Burbridge, Richard Thorpe
- Original Title
- The Ballyhoo Buster
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Action Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Thorpe
Robert Wallace, Betty Burbridge, Richard Thorpe
Ray Ries
Lester F. Scott Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Betty Burbridge
Writer
Richard Thorpe
Writer
Richard Thorpe
Director
Ray Ries
Director of Photography
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 The Ballyhoo Buster
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What is The Ballyhoo Buster about?
Bob Warner sells some cattle to two men who later drug him and rob him of the sale money. He takes a job with a medicine show as a barker, offering a reward to any spectator to last three rounds in fighting him. While in the ring, he notices in the audience the two men who stole his money. He knocks out his contestant, pursues the crooks, and recovers the money.
Who directed The Ballyhoo Buster?
The Ballyhoo Buster was directed by Richard Thorpe.
Who stars in The Ballyhoo Buster?
The principal cast of The Ballyhoo Buster includes Jay Wilsey, Peggy Shaw, Nancy Nash, Al Hart, Floyd Shackelford.
When was The Ballyhoo Buster released and how long is it?
The Ballyhoo Buster was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ballyhoo Buster?
The Ballyhoo Buster holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).