The Rainmakers
Synopsis
Roscoe the Rainmaker is invited to California (with sidekick "Billy") to relieve a terrible dry spell and to save the community from an unscrupulous businessman who stands to profit from the drought
Top Cast
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Bert Wheeler
Billy
Robert Woolsey
Roscoe Horne
Dorothy Lee
Margie Spencer
Berton Churchill
Simon Parker
George Meeker
Orville Parker
Frederick Roland
Henry Spencer
Clarence Wilson
Dennis P. Hogan
Edgar Dearing
Kelly
Harry Bernard
Fireman
Billy Bletcher
Townsman
Eddie Borden
Hobo
Harry Bowen
Switchman
Ed Brady
Farmer
Don Brodie
Townsman
Jack Curtis
Railroad Man
Billy Dooley
Switchman
Eddie Dunn
Dispatcher
Billy Engle
Townsman
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 25, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred Guiol
- Screenplay & Story
- Grant Garett, Leslie Goodwins
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- The Rainmakers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred Guiol
Grant Garett, Leslie Goodwins, Jack Scholl, Albert Treynor, Fred Guiol, Stanley Rauh
Roy Webb
Ted D. McCord
John Lockert
Lee S. Marcus
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Guiol
Director
Grant Garett
Screenplay
Leslie Goodwins
Screenplay
Stanley Rauh
Writer
Lee S. Marcus
Producer
John Lockert
Editor
Walter Plunkett
Costume Design
Ted D. McCord
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Rainmakers.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rainmakers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Rainmakers about?
Roscoe the Rainmaker is invited to California (with sidekick "Billy") to relieve a terrible dry spell and to save the community from an unscrupulous businessman who stands to profit from the drought
Who directed The Rainmakers?
The Rainmakers was directed by Fred Guiol.
Who stars in The Rainmakers?
The principal cast of The Rainmakers includes Bert Wheeler, Robert Woolsey, Dorothy Lee, Berton Churchill, George Meeker.
When was The Rainmakers released and how long is it?
The Rainmakers was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for The Rainmakers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Rainmakers was composed by Roy Webb.