The Ballyhoo Buster
1928, English. Directed by Richard Thorpe.
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.
- Runtime
- 0h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 8 January 1928
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Wallace, Betty Burbridge, Richard Thorpe
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The Ballyhoo Buster runs 50 minutes (0h 50m).
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The Ballyhoo Buster is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The Ballyhoo Buster isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 8 January 1928. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Ballyhoo Buster?
If you liked The Ballyhoo Buster, try The Rare Breed, The Tall Men, Red River.
Who directed The Ballyhoo Buster?
The Ballyhoo Buster (1928) was directed by Richard Thorpe and stars Jay Wilsey, Peggy Shaw, Nancy Nash.