Road Show (1941)
GAY with GIRLS! GOOFY with GAGS!
Rich playboy Drogo Gaines is in imminent danger of marrying a gold digger, and escapes by feigning insanity. The joke's on him when he wakes up in an asylum full of comical lunatics. There he befriends Colonel Carraway, and together they escape, catching a ride with a beautiful blonde who proves to be Penguin Moore, carnival owner.
Director: Hal Roach
Genre: Comedy, Music
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: February 18, 1941
Cast
- Adolphe Menjou - Col. Carleton Carroway
- Carole Landis - Penguin Moore
- John Hubbard - Drogo Gaines
- Charles Butterworth - Harry Whitman
- Patsy Kelly - Jinx
- George E. Stone - Indian
- Margaret Roach - Priscilla
- Polly Ann Young - Helen Newton
- Edward Norris - Ed Newton
- Marjorie Woodworth - Alice
Screenplay
- Eric Hatch (Novel)
- Mickell Novack (Screenplay)
- Harry Langdon (Screenplay)
- Arnold Belgard (Screenplay)
Music: George Stoll
Cinematography: Norbert Brodine
Editing: Bert Jordan
Production: Hal Roach Studios
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes, Fun Physical Comedy
Keywords
carnival, slapstick comedy
More Films by Director: Hal Roach
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Road Show about?
- Rich playboy Drogo Gaines is in imminent danger of marrying a gold digger, and escapes by feigning insanity. The joke's on him when he wakes up in an asylum full of comical lunatics. There he befriends Colonel Carraway, and together they escape, catching a ride with a beautiful blonde who proves to be Penguin Moore, carnival owner.
- Who directed Road Show?
- Road Show was directed by Hal Roach.
- Who stars in Road Show?
- Road Show stars Adolphe Menjou, Carole Landis, John Hubbard, Charles Butterworth, Patsy Kelly, George E. Stone.
- How long is Road Show?
- Road Show has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is Road Show?
- Road Show is a Comedy, Music film.
- Where was Road Show produced?
- Road Show was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Road Show?
- The themes of Road Show include: Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes, Fun Physical Comedy.