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The Paleface

1948·Movie
1h 31min
81
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension6

Heart

Hopeful and nostalgic

  • Hopefulness8
  • Nostalgia7
  • Romance6

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Physical Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay7

World

History

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Like Merry Xmas and Happy New Year...They belong together!

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.
Wild West SpoofBob Hope ComedyCalamity JaneFrontier DentistSlapstick HumorGunslingingClassic HollywoodHistorical Comedy

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Questions about The Paleface

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Paleface legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Paleface worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Paleface rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Paleface?

1 h 31 min

The Paleface runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Paleface?

Critics100
Audiences65

Not quite. Critics rate The Paleface higher (100) than audiences (65). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Paleface in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Paleface?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Paleface in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Paleface use?

Tap on the HeadThe Door Slams YouFaintingBabies Ever AfterBait-and-SwitchImprovised ParachuteMistaken for an ImposterGoing NativeInjun CountryBurn the Witch!FanserviceThe Stoicand 17 more

TV Tropes lists 29 storytelling tropes for The Paleface, including Tap on the Head, The Door Slams You, Fainting.