The Saga of Windwagon Smith
Synopsis
Sea Captain Windwagon Smith hits Westport, Kansas, the starting point of the old Oregon and Santa Fe Trails, and is quickly the laughing stock of the town; instead of traveling in the usual oxen-drawn covered wagon, he is at the helm and wheel of a Contestoga-type wagon with a full set of sails. He plans to go to Oregon by taking advantage of the prairie winds. First, he wins over the town mayor, falls in love with the mayor's beautiful daughter, Molly Crum, and then secures financial backing from the townspeople. He sets sail across the plains, with Molly Crum as a covered-wagon stowaway, and a Kansas twister looming on the horizon. And, then, the wind hits the sails. And the fan, too, if he had had one.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 16, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles August Nichols
- Screenplay & Story
- Lance Nolley, Charles August Nichols
- Original Score
- George Bruns
- Original Title
- The Saga of Windwagon Smith
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles August Nichols
Lance Nolley, Charles August Nichols
George Bruns
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Department Leadership Roster
Charles August Nichols
Director
Walt Disney
Producer
George Bruns
Original Music Composer
Ernie Nordli
Production Design
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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What is The Saga of Windwagon Smith about?
Sea Captain Windwagon Smith hits Westport, Kansas, the starting point of the old Oregon and Santa Fe Trails, and is quickly the laughing stock of the town; instead of traveling in the usual oxen-drawn covered wagon, he is at the helm and wheel of a Contestoga-type wagon with a full set of sails. He plans to go to Oregon by taking advantage of the prairie winds. First, he wins over the town mayor, falls in love with the mayor's beautiful daughter, Molly Crum, and then secures financial backing from the townspeople. He sets sail across the plains, with Molly Crum as a covered-wagon stowaway, and a Kansas twister looming on the horizon. And, then, the wind hits the sails. And the fan, too, if he had had one.
Who directed The Saga of Windwagon Smith?
The Saga of Windwagon Smith was directed by Charles August Nichols.
Who stars in The Saga of Windwagon Smith?
The principal cast of The Saga of Windwagon Smith includes Rex Allen, Rex Allen, Pat Brady, Tommy Doss, Hugh Farr.
When was The Saga of Windwagon Smith released and how long is it?
The Saga of Windwagon Smith was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 13m.
Who composed the musical score for The Saga of Windwagon Smith?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Saga of Windwagon Smith was composed by George Bruns.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Saga of Windwagon Smith?
The Saga of Windwagon Smith holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).