High, Wide and Handsome
“SINGING ADVENTURE!”
Synopsis
The setting is a small town in 1870s Pennsylvania. Sally Waterson and her father have stopped in town with their traveling medicine show, but when their wagon catches fire, they find themselves stranded. They're taken in by Mrs. Cortlandt and her grandson, Peter, who is trying to set up a pipeline that will supply oil throughout the state. Sally and Peter soon fall in love and marry. Neither their marriage nor Peter's pipe dreams flow too smoothly.
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High, Wide and Handsome (1937) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-09-06
Top Cast
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Irene Dunne
Sally Watterson
Randolph Scott
Peter Cortlandt
Dorothy Lamour
Molly Fuller
Elizabeth Patterson
Grandma Cortlandt
Raymond Walburn
Doc Watterson
Charles Bickford
Red Scanlon
Akim Tamiroff
Joe Varese
Ben Blue
Zeke
William Frawley
Mac
Alan Hale
Walt Brennan
Irving Pichel
Mr. Stark
Stanley Andrews
Lem Moulton
James Burke
Stackpole
Roger Imhof
Pop Bowers
Lucien Littlefield
Mr. Lippincott
Purnell Pratt
Col. Blake
Edward Gargan
Foreman
Marjorie Cameron
Blonde Singer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 21, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rouben Mamoulian
- Screenplay & Story
- Oscar Hammerstein II, George O'Neil
- Original Score
- Robert Russell Bennett
- Original Title
- High, Wide and Handsome
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rouben Mamoulian
Oscar Hammerstein II, George O'Neil
Robert Russell Bennett
Victor Milner, Theodor Sparkuhl
Archie Marshek
Arthur Hornblow Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Rouben Mamoulian
Director
Oscar Hammerstein II
Writer
George O'Neil
Writer
Arthur Hornblow Jr.
Producer
Robert Russell Bennett
Original Music Composer
Victor Milner
Director of Photography
Theodor Sparkuhl
Director of Photography
Archie Marshek
Editor
Travis Banton
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About High, Wide and Handsome
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What is High, Wide and Handsome about?
The setting is a small town in 1870s Pennsylvania. Sally Waterson and her father have stopped in town with their traveling medicine show, but when their wagon catches fire, they find themselves stranded. They're taken in by Mrs. Cortlandt and her grandson, Peter, who is trying to set up a pipeline that will supply oil throughout the state. Sally and Peter soon fall in love and marry. Neither their marriage nor Peter's pipe dreams flow too smoothly.
Who directed High, Wide and Handsome?
High, Wide and Handsome was directed by Rouben Mamoulian.
Who stars in High, Wide and Handsome?
The principal cast of High, Wide and Handsome includes Irene Dunne, Randolph Scott, Dorothy Lamour, Elizabeth Patterson, Raymond Walburn.
When was High, Wide and Handsome released and how long is it?
High, Wide and Handsome was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for High, Wide and Handsome?
The original motion picture soundtrack for High, Wide and Handsome was composed by Robert Russell Bennett.
What is the age rating and content advisory for High, Wide and Handsome?
High, Wide and Handsome holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).