

Smoky River Serenade
“A PIP of AN ACTION MUSICAL!”
Synopsis
The ramshackle Smoky River Ranch is all that stands in the way of a developer and a big real-estate deal, but the old man who owns the ranch won't sell it, because he has to take care of some down-and-out theater people to honor his dead son's memory. Frustrated, the developer sends in a pretty young girl to try to trick the old man into selling the ranch.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Ruth Terry
Sue Greeley
Paul Campbell
Jack Norman
Virginia Hunter
Wilda Moore
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
Wagon Wheel (as Big Boy Williams)
Carolina Cotton
Carolina
Cottonseed Clark
Cottonseed Clark
Paul E. Burns
Pop Robinson
Russell Hicks
J. Bricket Armstrong
Emmett Vogan
Sam Givins
Michael Towne
Photographer
Sandy Sanders
Chuck Mason
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 20, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Derwin Abrahams
- Screenplay & Story
- Barry Shipman
- Original Title
- Smoky River Serenade
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Derwin Abrahams
Barry Shipman
Department Leadership Roster
Derwin Abrahams
Director
Barry Shipman
Screenplay
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 Smoky River Serenade
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Smoky River Serenade about?
The ramshackle Smoky River Ranch is all that stands in the way of a developer and a big real-estate deal, but the old man who owns the ranch won't sell it, because he has to take care of some down-and-out theater people to honor his dead son's memory. Frustrated, the developer sends in a pretty young girl to try to trick the old man into selling the ranch.
Who directed Smoky River Serenade?
Smoky River Serenade was directed by Derwin Abrahams.
Who stars in Smoky River Serenade?
The principal cast of Smoky River Serenade includes Ruth Terry, Paul Campbell, Virginia Hunter, Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams, Carolina Cotton.
When was Smoky River Serenade released and how long is it?
Smoky River Serenade was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Smoky River Serenade?
Smoky River Serenade holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).



















