The Paleface
1948, English. Directed by Norman Z. McLeod.
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Bob Hope stars in this laugh-packed wild west spoof co-starring Jane Russell as a sexy Calamity Jane, Hope is a meek frontier dentist, "Painless" Peter Potter, who finds himself gunslinging alongside the fearless Calamity as she fights off outlaws and Indians.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 82 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Norman Z. McLeodDirector
- Bob Hope'Painless' Peter Potter
- Jane RussellCalamity Jane
- Robert ArmstrongTerris
- Iris AdrianPepper
- Bobby WatsonToby Preston
- Jackie SearlJasper Martin
- Joseph VitaleIndian Scout
- Charles TrowbridgeGov. Johnson
- Clem BevansHank Billings
- Jeff YorkBig Joe
- Stanley AndrewsCommissioner Emerson
- Wade CrosbyJeb
Details
- Released
- 17 December 1948
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Edmund L. Hartmann, Frank Tashlin
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The Paleface: quick answers
What comes after The Paleface?
Next in the series: Son of Paleface (1952).
Is The Paleface worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 82 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Paleface?
The Paleface runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does The Paleface have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Paleface. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Paleface parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Paleface yet.
Which OTT platform is The Paleface on?
The Paleface isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Paleface?
If you liked The Paleface, try Son of Paleface, Way Out West, Go West.
Who directed The Paleface?
The Paleface (1948) was directed by Norman Z. McLeod and stars Bob Hope, Jane Russell, Robert Armstrong.