The Ballyhoo Buster (1928)
Bob Warner sells some cattle to two men who later drug him and rob him of the sale money. He takes a job with a medicine show as a barker, offering a reward to any spectator to last three rounds in fighting him. While in the ring, he notices in the audience the two men who stole his money. He knocks out his contestant, pursues the crooks, and recovers the money.
Director: Richard Thorpe
Genre: Western
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: January 8, 1928
Cast
- Jay Wilsey - Bob Warner
- Peggy Shaw - Molly Burnett
- Nancy Nash - Dorothy
- Al Hart - Medicine Show Proprietor
- Floyd Shackelford - Medicine Show Cook
- Lafe McKee
- George Magrill - Brooks Mitchell
- Jack Richardson - Jim Burnett
- Walter Brennan
- Al Taylor
Screenplay
Cinematography: Ray Ries
Production: Action Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
medicine show, cattle, lost film
More Films by Director: Richard Thorpe
More Films in Genre: Western
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Ballyhoo Buster about?
- Bob Warner sells some cattle to two men who later drug him and rob him of the sale money. He takes a job with a medicine show as a barker, offering a reward to any spectator to last three rounds in fighting him. While in the ring, he notices in the audience the two men who stole his money. He knocks out his contestant, pursues the crooks, and recovers the money.
- Who directed The Ballyhoo Buster?
- The Ballyhoo Buster was directed by Richard Thorpe.
- Who stars in The Ballyhoo Buster?
- The Ballyhoo Buster stars Jay Wilsey, Peggy Shaw, Nancy Nash, Al Hart, Floyd Shackelford, Lafe McKee.
- How long is The Ballyhoo Buster?
- The Ballyhoo Buster has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Ballyhoo Buster?
- The Ballyhoo Buster is a Western film.
- Where was The Ballyhoo Buster produced?
- The Ballyhoo Buster was produced in United States of America.