Dude Ranch (1931)
Chester Carr, owner of a dude ranch in the Rockies, caters to guests seeking the thrill of the Wild West. Among his guests are the wealthy Spruce Meadows and his daughter Susan. But the West isn't wild anymore and most of Carr's guests are bored and about to leave. He is in despair when a caravan carrying a broke-down-and-out troupe of actors---Jennifer, Judd, Mrs. Merridew and her daughter, Alice---crashes down the hill and wrecks the hotel sign.
Director: Frank Tuttle
Genre: Comedy, Western
Runtime: 71 min
Release Date: May 16, 1931
Cast
- Jack Oakie - Jennifer
- Stuart Erwin - Chester Carr
- Eugene Pallette - Judd
- Mitzi Green - Alice Merridew
- June Collyer - Susan Meadows
- George Webb - Burson
- Charles Sellon - Spruce Meadows
- James Crane - Blaze Denton
- Cecil Weston - Mrs. Milicent Merridew (uncredited)
- Guy Oliver - Simonson (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Milton Krims (Story)
- Percy Heath (Screenplay)
- Grover Jones (Screenplay)
- Lloyd Corrigan (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Henry W. Gerrard
Production: Paramount Pictures, Paramount Publix Corp.
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Classic Western Stories
Keywords
hotel, sheriff, whip, horseback riding, train, bank robbery, frame up, impersonation, action comedy, western comedy, actors, acting troupe, child actor, ham actors
More Films by Director: Frank Tuttle
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dude Ranch about?
- Chester Carr, owner of a dude ranch in the Rockies, caters to guests seeking the thrill of the Wild West. Among his guests are the wealthy Spruce Meadows and his daughter Susan. But the West isn't wild anymore and most of Carr's guests are bored and about to leave. He is in despair when a caravan carrying a broke-down-and-out troupe of actors---Jennifer, Judd, Mrs. Merridew and her daughter, Alice---crashes down the hill and wrecks the hotel sign.
- Who directed Dude Ranch?
- Dude Ranch was directed by Frank Tuttle.
- Who stars in Dude Ranch?
- Dude Ranch stars Jack Oakie, Stuart Erwin, Eugene Pallette, Mitzi Green, June Collyer, George Webb.
- How long is Dude Ranch?
- Dude Ranch has a runtime of 1h 11m (71 minutes).
- What genre is Dude Ranch?
- Dude Ranch is a Comedy, Western film.
- Where was Dude Ranch produced?
- Dude Ranch was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Dude Ranch?
- The themes of Dude Ranch include: Classic Western Stories.