Buck Benny Rides Again
“SPRING'S NO. 1 LAUGH HIT...THE BEST OF THE BENNY'S!”
Synopsis
Radio star Jack Benny, intending to stay in New York for the summer, is forced by the needling of rival Fred Allen to prove his boasts about roughing it on his (fictitious) Nevada ranch. Meanwhile, singer Joan Cameron, whom Jack's fallen for and offended, is maneuvered by her sisters to the same Nevada town. Jack's losing battle to prove his manhood to Joan means broad slapstick burlesque of Western cliches.
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Jack Benny
Jack Benny
Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
Rochester
Phil Harris
Phil Harris
Andy Devine
Andy Devine
Ellen Drew
Joan Cameron
Dennis Day
Dennis
Virginia Dale
Virginia
Ward Bond
First Outlaw
Lillian Cornell
Peggy
Theresa Harris
Josephine
Kay Linaker
Brenda Tracy
Morris Ankrum
Second Outlaw
Charles Lane
Charlie Graham
James Burke
Taxi Driver
Don Wilson
Don Wilson
Fred Allen
Fred Allen (voice)
Mary Livingstone
Mary Livingstone (voice)
Eddie Acuff
Truck Driver
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 31, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Sandrich
- Screenplay & Story
- Edmund Beloin, William Morrow
- Original Score
- Victor Young
- Original Title
- Buck Benny Rides Again
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Sandrich
Edmund Beloin, William Morrow
Victor Young
Charles Lang
LeRoy Stone
Mark Sandrich, William LeBaron
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Sandrich
Producer
Edith Head
Costume Design
LeRoy Stone
Editor
Edmund Beloin
Screenplay
William Morrow
Screenplay
Charles Lang
Director of Photography
Mark Sandrich
Director
Victor Young
Original Music Composer
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What is Buck Benny Rides Again about?
Radio star Jack Benny, intending to stay in New York for the summer, is forced by the needling of rival Fred Allen to prove his boasts about roughing it on his (fictitious) Nevada ranch. Meanwhile, singer Joan Cameron, whom Jack's fallen for and offended, is maneuvered by her sisters to the same Nevada town. Jack's losing battle to prove his manhood to Joan means broad slapstick burlesque of Western cliches.
Who directed Buck Benny Rides Again?
Buck Benny Rides Again was directed by Mark Sandrich.
Who stars in Buck Benny Rides Again?
The principal cast of Buck Benny Rides Again includes Jack Benny, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Phil Harris, Andy Devine, Ellen Drew.
When was Buck Benny Rides Again released and how long is it?
Buck Benny Rides Again was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Buck Benny Rides Again?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Buck Benny Rides Again was composed by Victor Young.