Henry, the Rainmaker
Synopsis
The first of Monogram's "Father" series was Henry, the Rainmaker, assembled in a fast seven days. Henry Latham is an average family man who is galvanized into entering a mayoral race over the issue of garbage disposal. When incumbent mayor Colton solves this issue himself, Henry turns his attentions to the current water shortage. His efforts to become a rainmaker prove cataclysmic, to say the least.
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Raymond Walburn
Henry Latham
Walter Catlett
Mayor Colton
William Tracy
Charlie Richards
Mary Stuart
Barbara Latham
Barbara Brown
Mrs. Latham
Gary Gray
David Latham
Addison Richards
Steve Richards
Lois Austin
Mrs. Richards
Georgie Nokes
Georgie Colton
Mary Field
Mrs. Sweeney
Robert Emmett Keane
Seton
Ruth Lee
Schoolteacher
Melinda Byron
Marilyn Loper
Edna Holland
Mrs. Parker
Earle Hodgins
Mr. Peabody
Barton Yarborough
The Reverend Bascom
Leonard Bremen
Bum
Arlene Gray
Girl in School Room (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 13, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Yarbrough
- Screenplay & Story
- Lane Beauchamp, D.D. Beauchamp
- Original Title
- Henry, the Rainmaker
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- Mayfair Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Yarbrough
Lane Beauchamp, D.D. Beauchamp
Department Leadership Roster
Lane Beauchamp
Writer
Jean Yarbrough
Director
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What is Henry, the Rainmaker about?
The first of Monogram's "Father" series was Henry, the Rainmaker, assembled in a fast seven days. Henry Latham is an average family man who is galvanized into entering a mayoral race over the issue of garbage disposal. When incumbent mayor Colton solves this issue himself, Henry turns his attentions to the current water shortage. His efforts to become a rainmaker prove cataclysmic, to say the least.
Who directed Henry, the Rainmaker?
Henry, the Rainmaker was directed by Jean Yarbrough.
Who stars in Henry, the Rainmaker?
The principal cast of Henry, the Rainmaker includes Raymond Walburn, Walter Catlett, William Tracy, Mary Stuart, Barbara Brown.
When was Henry, the Rainmaker released and how long is it?
Henry, the Rainmaker was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.