Texas Carnival
“M-G-M's High, Wide and Handsome TECHNICOLOR Musical!”
Synopsis
A Texas carnival showmen team is mistaken for a cattle baron and his sister.
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Texas Carnival - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-09-01
Top Cast
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Esther Williams
Debbie Telford
Red Skelton
Cornie Quinell
Howard Keel
Slim Shelby
Ann Miller
Sunshine Jackson
Paula Raymond
Marilla Sabinas
Keenan Wynn
Dan Sabinas
Tom Tully
Sheriff Jackson
Glenn Strange
Tex Hodgkins
Dick Wessel
Concessionaire
Donald MacBride
Concessionaire
Marjorie Wood
Mrs. Gaytes
Hans Conried
Hotel Clerk
Thurston Hall
Mr. Gaytes
Duke Johnson
Juggler
Wilson Wood
Bell Boy
Foy Willing
Foy Willing
Michael Dugan
Card Player
Jackie Barnett
Specialty Dancer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
October 5, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 3, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Walters
- Screenplay & Story
- Dorothy Kingsley
- Original Title
- Texas Carnival
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Walters
Dorothy Kingsley, George Wells
Robert H. Planck
Adrienne Fazan
Jack Cummings
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Walters
Director
Dorothy Kingsley
Screenplay
Jack Cummings
Producer
Robert H. Planck
Director of Photography
Adrienne Fazan
Editor
Helen Rose
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Texas Carnival
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What is Texas Carnival about?
A Texas carnival showmen team is mistaken for a cattle baron and his sister.
Who directed Texas Carnival?
Texas Carnival was directed by Charles Walters.
Who stars in Texas Carnival?
The principal cast of Texas Carnival includes Esther Williams, Red Skelton, Howard Keel, Ann Miller, Paula Raymond.
When was Texas Carnival released and how long is it?
Texas Carnival was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Texas Carnival?
Texas Carnival holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).