The Paleface
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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.
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Where is The Paleface streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | BINGE, Foxtel Now | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, FOD Channel Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, FOD | Amazon Video |
About The Paleface
The Paleface is a 1948 English-language comedy and western film directed by Norman Z. McLeod. The cast is led by Bob Hope, Jane Russell, Robert Armstrong. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Paleface was produced by Paramount Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on December 17, 1948, and carries a U certification.
- Director
- Norman Z. McLeod
- Writers
- Edmund L. Hartmann, Frank Tashlin
- Release date
- December 17, 1948
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- U
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Paramount Pictures
The Paleface cast & crew
The Paleface was directed by Norman Z. McLeod and written by Edmund L. Hartmann and Frank Tashlin.
The cast features Bob Hope as 'Painless' Peter Potter, Jane Russell as Calamity Jane, Robert Armstrong as Terris, Iris Adrian as Pepper, Bobby Watson as Toby Preston, and Jackie Searl as Jasper Martin.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Victor Young, cinematography is by Ray Rennahan, and it was produced by Robert L. Welch.
Is The Paleface worth watching?
The Paleface holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 78 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and western, The Paleface is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Paleface
The Paleface isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Paleface
Bob Hope
'Painless' Peter Potter
Jane Russell
Calamity Jane
Robert Armstrong
Terris
Iris Adrian
Pepper
Bobby Watson
Toby Preston
Jackie Searl
Jasper Martin
Joseph Vitale
Indian Scout
Charles Trowbridge
Gov. Johnson
Clem Bevans
Hank Billings
Jeff York
Big Joe
Stanley Andrews
Commissioner Emerson
Wade Crosby
Jeb
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The Paleface — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Paleface in United States?
The Paleface is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Paleface in?
The Paleface is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Paleface?
The Paleface runs 1 hours 31 minutes (91 minutes).
▸What is The Paleface rated?
The Paleface is rated U. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 78 ratings.
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