The Paleface(1948)
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The Paleface Synopsis
Bob Hope stars in this laugh-packed wild west spoof co-starring Jane Russell as a sexy Calamity Jane, Hope is a meek frontier dentist, "Painless" Peter Potter, who finds himself gunslinging alongside the fearless Calamity as she fights off outlaws and Indians.
The Paleface (1948) is a comedy and western film directed by Norman Z. McLeod, released on December 17, 1948 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Bob Hope, Jane Russell, Robert Armstrong and Iris Adrian. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 80 ratings.
- Director:
- Norman Z. McLeod
- Writers:
- Edmund L. Hartmann, Frank Tashlin
- Producers:
- Robert L. Welch
- Cinematographer:
- Ray Rennahan
- Composer:
- Victor Young
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Paleface (1948) Trailer
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The Paleface Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bob Hope
as 'Painless' Peter Potter
Jane Russell
as Calamity Jane
Robert Armstrong
as Terris
Iris Adrian
as Pepper
Bobby Watson
as Toby Preston
Jackie Searl
as Jasper Martin
Joseph Vitale
as Indian Scout
Charles Trowbridge
as Gov. Johnson
Clem Bevans
as Hank Billings
Jeff York
as Big Joe
Stanley Andrews
as Commissioner Emerson
Wade Crosby
as Jeb
Key crew
Directed by Norman Z. McLeod, written by Edmund L. Hartmann and Frank Tashlin, produced by Robert L. Welch.
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The Paleface Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 80 ratings.
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The Paleface – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Paleface online?
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The Paleface (1948) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Paleface?
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The main cast of The Paleface (1948) includes Bob Hope, Jane Russell, Robert Armstrong, Iris Adrian and Bobby Watson. The film was directed by Norman Z. McLeod. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Paleface released?
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The Paleface was released on December 17, 1948 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is The Paleface worth watching?
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The Paleface (1948) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 80 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Paleface?
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Yes. The official The Paleface trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.