Callaway Went Thataway
“M-G-M's new comedy hit!”
Synopsis
Two smart marketing people resurrect some old films starring cowboy Smoky Callaway and put them on television. The films are a big hit and the star is in demand. Unfortunately no one can find him. When a lookalike sends in a photo, the marketing team hires him to impersonate Callaway. Things get sticky when the real Callaway eventually shows up.
Top Cast
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Fred MacMurray
Mike Frye
Dorothy McGuire
Deborah Patterson
Howard Keel
Stretch Barnes / Smoky Callaway
Jesse White
Georgie Markham
Fay Roope
Tom Lorrison
Natalie Schafer
Martha Lorrison
Douglas Kennedy
Drunk
Elisabeth Fraser
Marie
John Indrisano
Johnny Terrento
Stan Freberg
Marvin
Don Haggerty
Director Don
Acquanetta
Native Girl with Smoky (uncredited)
John Banner
Headwaiter at Mocambo's (uncredited)
Hugh Beaumont
Mr. Adkins (uncredited)
Mae Clarke
Mother On Train (uncredited)
Lynn Farr
Cowboy (uncredited)
Douglas Fowley
Gaffer (uncredited)
Clark Gable
Clark Gable (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 15, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Melvin Frank, Norman Panama
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman Panama, Melvin Frank
- Original Score
- Marlin Skiles
- Original Title
- Callaway Went Thataway
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Melvin Frank, Norman Panama
Norman Panama, Melvin Frank
Marlin Skiles
Ray June
Cotton Warburton
Norman Panama, Melvin Frank
Department Leadership Roster
Melvin Frank
Director
Norman Panama
Writer
Norman Panama
Director
Melvin Frank
Writer
Helen Rose
Costume Design
Norman Panama
Producer
Gile Steele
Costume Design
Cotton Warburton
Editor
Melvin Frank
Producer
Ray June
Director of Photography
Marlin Skiles
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Callaway Went Thataway
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What is Callaway Went Thataway about?
Two smart marketing people resurrect some old films starring cowboy Smoky Callaway and put them on television. The films are a big hit and the star is in demand. Unfortunately no one can find him. When a lookalike sends in a photo, the marketing team hires him to impersonate Callaway. Things get sticky when the real Callaway eventually shows up.
Who directed Callaway Went Thataway?
Callaway Went Thataway was directed by Melvin Frank, Norman Panama.
Who stars in Callaway Went Thataway?
The principal cast of Callaway Went Thataway includes Fred MacMurray, Dorothy McGuire, Howard Keel, Jesse White, Fay Roope.
When was Callaway Went Thataway released and how long is it?
Callaway Went Thataway was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Callaway Went Thataway?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Callaway Went Thataway was composed by Marlin Skiles.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Callaway Went Thataway?
Callaway Went Thataway holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).