Honky Tonk
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Synopsis
Fast-talking con-man and grifter Candy Johnson rises to be the corrupt boss of Yellow Creek, but his wife's alcoholic father tries to set things right.
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Honky Tonk (1941) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-08-06
Top Cast
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Clark Gable
"Candy" Johnson
Lana Turner
Elizabeth Cotton
Frank Morgan
Judge Cotton
Claire Trevor
"Gold Dust" Nelson
Marjorie Main
Mrs. Varner
Albert Dekker
Brazos Hearn
Henry O'Neill
Daniel Wells
Chill Wills
The Sniper
Veda Ann Borg
Pearl
Douglas Wood
Governor Wilson
Lew Harvey
Blackie
Betty Blythe
Mrs. Wilson
Harry Worth
Harry Gates
Erville Alderson
Man with Rail (uncredited)
Hooper Atchley
Senator Ford (uncredited)
Dorothy Ates
Dance Hall Girl (uncredited)
King Baggot
Townsman (uncredited)
Don Barclay
Man with Feathers (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 22, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Conway
- Screenplay & Story
- John B. Sanford, Marguerite Roberts
- Original Score
- Franz Waxman
- Original Title
- Honky Tonk
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Conway
John B. Sanford, Marguerite Roberts
Franz Waxman
Harold Rosson, William H. Daniels
Blanche Sewell
Pandro S. Berman
Department Leadership Roster
John B. Sanford
Screenplay
Jack Conway
Director
Marguerite Roberts
Screenplay
Robert Kalloch
Costume Design
Pandro S. Berman
Producer
Harold Rosson
Director of Photography
Franz Waxman
Original Music Composer
Gile Steele
Costume Design
Blanche Sewell
Editor
William H. Daniels
Director of Photography
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 Honky Tonk
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Honky Tonk about?
Fast-talking con-man and grifter Candy Johnson rises to be the corrupt boss of Yellow Creek, but his wife's alcoholic father tries to set things right.
Who directed Honky Tonk?
Honky Tonk was directed by Jack Conway.
Who stars in Honky Tonk?
The principal cast of Honky Tonk includes Clark Gable, Lana Turner, Frank Morgan, Claire Trevor, Marjorie Main.
When was Honky Tonk released and how long is it?
Honky Tonk was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Honky Tonk?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Honky Tonk was composed by Franz Waxman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Honky Tonk?
Honky Tonk holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).