Callaway Went Thataway

1951Directed by Melvin Frank, Norman Panama

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Released: November 15, 1951
Runtime: 1h 22m

About Callaway Went Thataway

Comedy
Western

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.

Directors: Melvin Frank
Norman Panama
Writers: Norman Panama
Melvin Frank

Principal cast

In billing order

Fred MacMurrayMike Frye
Dorothy McGuireDeborah Patterson
Howard KeelStretch Barnes / Smoky Callaway
Jesse WhiteGeorgie Markham
Fay RoopeTom Lorrison
Natalie SchaferMartha Lorrison

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