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Callaway Went Thataway

Callaway Went Thataway

Callaway Went Thataway
1951 1h 22m5.3

Callaway Went Thataway

“M-G-M's new comedy hit!”

ComedyWestern
5.3

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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.

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DirectorMelvin Frank
ScreenplayNorman Panama, Melvin Frank
StatusReleased
ReleasedNovember 15, 1951
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 22m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 5.3 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.6 / 10
Votes14
GenresComedy, Western
StudioMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Callaway Went Thataway
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Cast

Fred MacMurray

Fred MacMurray

Mike Frye

Dorothy McGuire

Dorothy McGuire

Deborah Patterson

Howard Keel

Howard Keel

Stretch Barnes / Smoky Callaway

Jesse White

Jesse White

Georgie Markham

Fay Roope

Fay Roope

Tom Lorrison

Natalie Schafer

Natalie Schafer

Martha Lorrison

Douglas Kennedy

Douglas Kennedy

Drunk

Elisabeth Fraser

Elisabeth Fraser

Marie

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John Indrisano

Johnny Terrento

Stan Freberg

Stan Freberg

Marvin

Don Haggerty

Don Haggerty

Director Don

Acquanetta

Acquanetta

Native Girl with Smoky (uncredited)

John Banner

John Banner

Headwaiter at Mocambo's (uncredited)

Hugh Beaumont

Hugh Beaumont

Mr. Adkins (uncredited)

Mae Clarke

Mae Clarke

Mother On Train (uncredited)

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Lynn Farr

Cowboy (uncredited)

Douglas Fowley

Douglas Fowley

Gaffer (uncredited)

Clark Gable

Clark Gable

Clark Gable (uncredited)

Ned Glass

Ned Glass

Mailman (uncredited)

Elizabeth Taylor

Elizabeth Taylor

Elizabeth Taylor (uncredited)

Esther Williams

Esther Williams

Esther Williams (uncredited)

Gene Alsace

Gene Alsace

Cowboy (uncredited)

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Dorothy Andre

Girl (uncredited)

Salvador Baguez

Salvador Baguez

Mexican Bartender (uncredited)

Paul Bryar

Paul Bryar

Gaffer (uncredited)

Robert Cabal

Robert Cabal

Messenger (uncredited)

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Douglas Carter

Salesman (uncredited)

Charlita

Charlita

Mexican Bar Hostess (uncredited)

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Harry Cody

Salesman (uncredited)

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Carlos Conde

Native (uncredited)

🎭

Harold Cornsweet

Salesman (uncredited)

Jonathan Cott

Jonathan Cott

Photographer (uncredited)

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Oliver Cross

Club Patron (uncredited)

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Tom Daly

Cutter (uncredited)

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Jack Davis

Salesman (uncredited)

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Billy Dix

Cowboy (uncredited)

Helen Eby-Rock

Helen Eby-Rock

Phone Operator (uncredited)

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Tom Ferrandini

Club Patron (uncredited)

Paul Fierro

Paul Fierro

Mexican Bartender at El Chicolo (uncredited)

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George Ford

Waiter (uncredited)

🎭

Glen Gallagher

Salesman (uncredited)

🎭

Herschel Graham

Club Patron (uncredited)

Beatrice Gray

Beatrice Gray

Woman at Bar (uncredited)

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Robert Haines

Waiter (uncredited)

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Stuart Hall

Club Patron (uncredited)

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James Harrison

Heavy (uncredited)

Chester Hayes

Chester Hayes

Cantina Patron (uncredited)

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Samuel Herrera

Native Fisherman (uncredited)

Earle Hodgins

Earle Hodgins

Somerset Club Doorman (untitled)

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Frank Hyers

Salesman (uncredited)

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Perk Lazelle

Reporter (uncredited)

Rudy Lee

Rudy Lee

Little Kid (uncredited)

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Mitchell Lewis

Studio Guard (uncredited)

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Margie Liszt

Phone Girl (uncredited)

🎭

Mickey Little

Little Kid (uncredited)

Louise Lorimer

Louise Lorimer

Irate Woman in New York

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Robert Locke Lorraine

Club Patron (uncredited)

Emmett Lynn

Emmett Lynn

Desert Rat on Bus (uncredited)

Wilbur Mack

Wilbur Mack

Club Patron (uncredited)

John Maxwell

John Maxwell

Lawyer (uncredited)

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Paul McGuire

Cutter (uncredited)

Harold Miller

Harold Miller

Board Member (uncredited)

🎭

Pat Mitchell

Little Kid (uncredited)

Paul Newlan

Paul Newlan

Cowboy Actor on Frontier Set (uncredited)

B.G. Norman

B.G. Norman

Little Kid (uncredited)

George Pembroke

George Pembroke

Bartender (uncredited)

Lee Phelps

Lee Phelps

Ranch Hand (uncredited)

Ann Robinson

Ann Robinson

Hatcheck Girl at Mocambo's (uncredited)

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Dennis Ross

Boy (uncredited)

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Tony Roux

Mexican Hotel Clerk (uncredited)

Jeffrey Sayre

Jeffrey Sayre

Maitre d' at the Somerset Club (uncredited)

Kay Scott

Kay Scott

Phone Girl (uncredited)

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Carl Sepulveda

Heavy (uncredited)

Glenn Strange

Glenn Strange

Cowboy Actor on Saloon set (uncredited)

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Ben Strobach

Hotel Clerk (uncredited)

Phil Tead

Phil Tead

Salesman (uncredited)

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Lonnie Thomas

Tommy (uncredited)

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Wayne C. Treadway

Salesman (uncredited)

🎭

Hank Weaver

Announcer (uncredited)

Smoki Whitfield

Smoki Whitfield

Washroom Attendant (uncredited)

🎭

Wilson Wood

Attendant (uncredited)

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Roque Ybarra

Native Fisherman (uncredited)

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Where can I watch Callaway Went Thataway?

Callaway Went Thataway (1951) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Callaway Went Thataway about?

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...

Who directed Callaway Went Thataway?

Callaway Went Thataway (1951) was directed by Melvin Frank. The film is a Comedy, Western production with a runtime of 1h 22m, rated 5.3/10.

How long is Callaway Went Thataway?

Callaway Went Thataway runs 1h 22m (82 minutes total). Audience rating: 5.3/10 from 14 votes. Genre: Comedy, Western.

Is Callaway Went Thataway worth watching?

Callaway Went Thataway is rated 5.3/10 by 14 viewers — below average. A good pick for Comedy and Western fans.