Callaway Went Thataway (1951)

Callaway Went Thataway (1951)

M-G-M's new comedy hit! 1951-11-15 United States of America 82 Min. PG-13
5.125 13 votes

Overview

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.

Cast

Fred MacMurray is Mike Frye
Dorothy McGuire is Deborah Patterson
Deborah Patterson
Howard Keel is Stretch Barnes / Smokey Callaway
Stretch Barnes / Smokey Callaway
Jesse White is Georgie Markham
Georgie Markham
Fay Roope is Tom Lorrison
Tom Lorrison
Natalie Schafer is Martha Lorrison
Martha Lorrison
John Indrisano is Johnny Terrento
Johnny Terrento
Stan Freberg is Marvin
Don Haggerty is Director
Director
Acquanetta is Native Girl with Smoky (uncredited)
Native Girl with Smoky (uncredited)