Directed by:
Norman Z. McLeodCinematography:
Ray RennahanComposer:
Victor YoungCast:
Bob Hope, Jane Russell, Robert Armstrong, Iris Adrian, Bobby Watson, Jackie Searl, Joseph Vitale, Charles Trowbridge, Clem Bevans, Jeff York, Stanley Andrews (more)Plots(1)
Bob Hope plays "Painless" Peter Potter, a timid correspondence school dentist earning a shaky living in the lawless West. When "Painless" is seduced into agreeing to a quickie marriage by the voluptuous Jane Russell, he thinks his luck has changed. Little does he suspect that Russell is actually sharpshooter Calamity Jane, hot on the trail of a dangerous renegade gang and that she is simply using "Painless" as her cover and unwitting dupe! (official distributor synopsis)
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I had thought that Clouseau’s awkwardness in handling laughing gas was exceptional. Unfortunately, I thought wrong. There was only one line in The Paleface that made me laugh. Of course, because the director is a sadist, it was the last line. 45% ()
I didn't believe that a western comedy would actually be funny, but I have to admit that I underestimated Bob Hope. He had an incredible knack for entertainment, and even though he occasionally missed with a joke or was awkward, in other moments he could absolutely floor you. Moreover, he is supported by the beautiful Jane Russell, who is certainly more than a worthy co-star. ()
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