Callaway Went Thataway(1951)
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Callaway Went Thataway Synopsis
Two smart marketing people resurrect some old films starring cowboy Smoky Callaway and put them on television. The films are a big hit and the star is in demand. Unfortunately no one can find him. When a lookalike sends in a photo, the marketing team hires him to impersonate Callaway. Things get sticky when the real Callaway eventually shows up.
Callaway Went Thataway (1951) is a comedy and western film directed by Melvin Frank, released on November 15, 1951 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Fred MacMurray, Dorothy McGuire, Howard Keel and Jesse White. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- Melvin Frank
- Writers:
- Norman Panama, Melvin Frank
- Producers:
- Melvin Frank, Norman Panama
- Cinematographer:
- Ray June
- Composer:
- Marlin Skiles
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Callaway Went Thataway Cast & Crew
Main cast
Fred MacMurray
as Mike Frye
Dorothy McGuire
as Deborah Patterson
Howard Keel
as Stretch Barnes / Smoky Callaway
Jesse White
as Georgie Markham
Fay Roope
as Tom Lorrison
Natalie Schafer
as Martha Lorrison
Douglas Kennedy
as Drunk
Elisabeth Fraser
as Marie
- John Indrisano
John Indrisano
as Johnny Terrento
Stan Freberg
as Marvin
Don Haggerty
as Director Don
Acquanetta
as Native Girl with Smoky (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Melvin Frank, written by Norman Panama and Melvin Frank, produced by Melvin Frank and Norman Panama.
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Callaway Went Thataway Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 16 ratings.
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Callaway Went Thataway – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Callaway Went Thataway?
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The main cast of Callaway Went Thataway (1951) includes Fred MacMurray, Dorothy McGuire, Howard Keel, Jesse White and Fay Roope. The film was directed by Melvin Frank. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Callaway Went Thataway released?
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Callaway Went Thataway was released on November 15, 1951 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is Callaway Went Thataway worth watching?
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Callaway Went Thataway (1951) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 16 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.