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The Paleface

1948Movie1 h 31 min

ComedyWestern
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes100%64%
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes100%64%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not for scares, big ideas or tears.

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Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
Norman Z. McLeod
Written by
Frank Tashlin, Edmund L. Hartmann
Produced by
Robert L. Welch
Music by
Victor Young

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Facts

December 17, 1948 · 1 h 31 min · Violence

Released
December 17, 1948
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Comedy, Western
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

Tap on the Head, The Door Slams You, Fainting +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Paleface?"

Questions about The Paleface

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Paleface?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Paleface from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Paleface worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (65).

Is there a sequel to The Paleface?

  1. The Paleface (1948)
  2. Son of Paleface (1952)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Son of Paleface (1952).

Is The Paleface okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Paleface make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and slapstick (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Paleface?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

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 tropes for it, including Tap on the Head, The Door Slams You, and Fainting.