The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap
“It's 'Ma (EGG AND I) KETTLE' as the wild and willing widow!”
Synopsis
Chester Wooley and Duke Egan are travelling salesmen who make a stopover in Wagon Gap, Montana while enroute to California. During the stopover, a notorious criminal is murdered, and the two are charged with the crime.
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The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap (1947) Trailer
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Top Cast
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Bud Abbott
Duke Egan
Lou Costello
Chester Wooley
Marjorie Main
Widow Hawkins
Audrey Young
Juanita Hawkins
George Cleveland
Judge Benbow
Gordon Jones
Jake Frame
William Ching
Jim Simpson
Peter M. Thompson
Phil
Bill Clauson
Matt Hawkins
Billy O'Leary
Billy Hawkins
Pamela Wells
Sarah Hawkins
Jimmy Bates
Jefferson Hawkins
Paul Dunn
Lincoln Hawkins
Diane Florentine
Sally Hawkins
Rex Lease
Hank
Glenn Strange
Lefty
Edmund Cobb
Lem
Wade Crosby
Squint
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 8, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Barton
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Lees, Frederic I. Rinaldo, John Grant
- Original Score
- Hans J. Salter, Walter Schumann, Frank Skinner, Leith Stevens
- Original Title
- The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Barton
Robert Lees, Frederic I. Rinaldo, John Grant, D.D. Beauchamp, William Bowers
Hans J. Salter, Walter Schumann, Frank Skinner, Leith Stevens
Charles Van Enger
Frank Gross
Robert Arthur
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Barton
Director
Rosemary Odell
Costume Design
Robert Arthur
Producer
Walter Schumann
Original Music Composer
Frank Gross
Editor
Charles Van Enger
Director of Photography
Robert Lees
Screenplay
Frederic I. Rinaldo
Screenplay
John Grant
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap
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What is The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap about?
Chester Wooley and Duke Egan are travelling salesmen who make a stopover in Wagon Gap, Montana while enroute to California. During the stopover, a notorious criminal is murdered, and the two are charged with the crime.
Who directed The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap?
The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap was directed by Charles Barton.
Who stars in The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap?
The principal cast of The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap includes Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Marjorie Main, Audrey Young, George Cleveland.
When was The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap released and how long is it?
The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap was composed by Hans J. Salter, Walter Schumann, Frank Skinner, Leith Stevens.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap?
The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).