The Ballyhoo Buster(1928)
The Ballyhoo Buster Synopsis
Bob Warner sells some cattle to two men who later drug him and rob him of the sale money. He takes a job with a medicine show as a barker, offering a reward to any spectator to last three rounds in fighting him. While in the ring, he notices in the audience the two men who stole his money. He knocks out his contestant, pursues the crooks, and recovers the money.
The Ballyhoo Buster (1928) is a western film directed by Richard Thorpe, released on January 8, 1928 with a runtime of 50m. It stars Jay Wilsey, Peggy Shaw, Nancy Nash and Al Hart. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Thorpe
- Writers:
- Robert Wallace, Betty Burbridge, Richard Thorpe
- Cinematographer:
- Ray Ries
- Production:
- Action Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Ballyhoo Buster Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jay Wilsey
as Bob Warner
Peggy Shaw
as Molly Burnett
Nancy Nash
as Dorothy
Al Hart
as Medicine Show Proprietor
Floyd Shackelford
as Medicine Show Cook
Lafe McKee
George Magrill
as Brooks Mitchell
Jack Richardson
as Jim Burnett
Walter Brennan
Al Taylor
Key crew
Directed by Richard Thorpe, written by Robert Wallace, Betty Burbridge and Richard Thorpe.
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The Ballyhoo Buster Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Ballyhoo Buster – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Ballyhoo Buster?
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The main cast of The Ballyhoo Buster (1928) includes Jay Wilsey, Peggy Shaw, Nancy Nash, Al Hart and Floyd Shackelford. The film was directed by Richard Thorpe. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Ballyhoo Buster released?
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The Ballyhoo Buster was released on January 8, 1928 and runs for 50m.
Is The Ballyhoo Buster worth watching?
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The Ballyhoo Buster (1928) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.