Scattergood Survives a Murder(1942)
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Scattergood Survives a Murder Synopsis
Rural sage Scattergood Baines (Guy Kibbee) shows big-city newsman how to solve a mystery.
Scattergood Survives a Murder (1942) is a mystery film directed by Christy Cabanne, released on October 1, 1942 with a runtime of 1h 6m. It stars Guy Kibbee, John Archer, Margaret Hayes and Wallace Ford. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Christy Cabanne
- Writers:
- Michael L. Simmons, Clarence Budington Kelland
- Producers:
- Jerrold T. Brandt
- Cinematographer:
- Jack MacKenzie
- Composer:
- Paul Sawtell
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Scattergood Survives a Murder Cast & Crew
Main cast
Guy Kibbee
as Scattergood Baines
John Archer
as Dunker Gilson
Margaret Hayes
as Gail Barclay
Wallace Ford
as Wally Collins
Spencer Charters
as Sheriff
Eily Malyon
as Mrs. Grimes
John Miljan
as Rolfe
George Chandler
as Sam Caldwell
Dick Elliott
as Mathew Quentin
Florence Lake
as Phoebe Quentin
Sarah Edwards
as Selma Quentin
Willie Best
as Hipp
Key crew
Directed by Christy Cabanne, written by Michael L. Simmons and Clarence Budington Kelland, produced by Jerrold T. Brandt.
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Scattergood Survives a Murder Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 4 ratings.
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Scattergood Survives a Murder – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Scattergood Survives a Murder?
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The main cast of Scattergood Survives a Murder (1942) includes Guy Kibbee, John Archer, Margaret Hayes, Wallace Ford and Spencer Charters. The film was directed by Christy Cabanne. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Scattergood Survives a Murder released?
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Scattergood Survives a Murder was released on October 1, 1942 and runs for 1h 6m.
Is Scattergood Survives a Murder worth watching?
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Scattergood Survives a Murder (1942) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.