Callaway Went Thataway
1951, English. Directed by Melvin Frank & Norman Panama.
M-G-M's new comedy hit!
Two smart marketing people resurrect some old films starring cowboy Smoky Callaway and put them on television. The films are a big hit and the star is in demand. Unfortunately no one can find him. When a lookalike sends in a photo, the marketing team hires him to impersonate Callaway. Things get sticky when the real Callaway eventually shows up.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Melvin FrankDirector
- Norman PanamaDirector
- Fred MacMurrayMike Frye
- Dorothy McGuireDeborah Patterson
- Howard KeelStretch Barnes / Smoky Callaway
- Jesse WhiteGeorgie Markham
- Fay RoopeTom Lorrison
- Natalie SchaferMartha Lorrison
- Douglas KennedyDrunk
- Elisabeth FraserMarie
- John IndrisanoJohnny Terrento
- Stan FrebergMarvin
- Don HaggertyDirector Don
- AcquanettaNative Girl with Smoky (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 15 November 1951
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Norman Panama, Melvin Frank
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Callaway Went Thataway runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
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Callaway Went Thataway is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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Callaway Went Thataway isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 November 1951. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
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Who directed Callaway Went Thataway?
Callaway Went Thataway (1951) was directed by Melvin Frank and Norman Panama and stars Fred MacMurray, Dorothy McGuire, Howard Keel.