Yankee Fakir
Synopsis
A medicine show pitchman investigates a small town murder in Arizona.
Top Cast
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Douglas Fowley
Murgatroyd Bartholomew Davis
Joan Woodbury
Mary Mason
Clem Bevans
Shaggy Hartley (aka "Prof. Davis")
Frank Reicher
H.W. Randall
Ransom M. Sherman
Prof. Newton
Marc Lawrence
Duke
Walter Soderling
Sheriff
Eula Guy
Irmatrude Tetley
Elspeth Dudgeon
Scrubwoman
Tom Bernard
Tommy Mason
Forrest Taylor
Mr. Mason
Elinor Appleton
Jenny
Peter Michael
Border Guard Walker
Ernie Adams
Charlie
Edward Biby
Mr. McMurray
Stanley Blystone
2nd Wagon Driver
John Bose
Townsman
Buster Brodie
Bald Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- W. Lee Wilder
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard S. Conway
- Original Score
- Alexander Laszlo
- Original Title
- Yankee Fakir
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures, W. Lee Wilder Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
W. Lee Wilder
Richard S. Conway, Mindret Lord
Alexander Laszlo
Robert Pittack
Joseph B. Caplin
W. Lee Wilder
Department Leadership Roster
W. Lee Wilder
Director
Richard S. Conway
Screenplay
Joseph B. Caplin
Editor
Voyle Hazen
Costume Design
W. Lee Wilder
Producer
Robert Pittack
Director of Photography
Alexander Laszlo
Original Music Composer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Yankee Fakir
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Yankee Fakir about?
A medicine show pitchman investigates a small town murder in Arizona.
Who directed Yankee Fakir?
Yankee Fakir was directed by W. Lee Wilder.
Who stars in Yankee Fakir?
The principal cast of Yankee Fakir includes Douglas Fowley, Joan Woodbury, Clem Bevans, Frank Reicher, Ransom M. Sherman.
When was Yankee Fakir released and how long is it?
Yankee Fakir was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Yankee Fakir?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Yankee Fakir was composed by Alexander Laszlo.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Yankee Fakir?
Yankee Fakir holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).