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Callaway Went Thataway

M-G-M's new comedy hit!
1951 | 82m | English

(902 votes)

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Popularity: 3 (history)

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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.
Release Date: Nov 15, 1951
Director: Norman Panama, Melvin Frank
Writer: Norman Panama, Melvin Frank
Genres: Comedy, Western
Keywords marketing
Production Companies Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Box Office Revenue: $0
Budget: $0
Updates Updated: Jul 30, 2025
Entered: Apr 30, 2024
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Name Character
Fred MacMurray Mike Frye
Dorothy McGuire Deborah Patterson
Howard Keel Stretch Barnes / Smoky Callaway
Jesse White Georgie Markham
Fay Roope Tom Lorrison
Natalie Schafer Martha Lorrison
Douglas Kennedy Drunk
Elisabeth Fraser Marie
John Indrisano Johnny Terrento
Stan Freberg Marvin
Don Haggerty Director Don
Acquanetta Native Girl with Smoky (uncredited)
John Banner Headwaiter at Mocambo's (uncredited)
Hugh Beaumont Mr. Adkins (uncredited)
Mae Clarke Mother On Train (uncredited)
Lynn Farr Cowboy (uncredited)
Douglas Fowley Gaffer (uncredited)
Clark Gable Clark Gable (uncredited)
Ned Glass Mailman (uncredited)
Elizabeth Taylor Elizabeth Taylor (uncredited)
Esther Williams Esther Williams (uncredited)
Gene Alsace Cowboy (uncredited)
Dorothy Andre Girl (uncredited)
Salvador Baguez Mexican Bartender (uncredited)
Paul Bryar Gaffer (uncredited)
Robert Cabal Messenger (uncredited)
Douglas Carter Salesman (uncredited)
Charlita Mexican Bar Hostess (uncredited)
Harry Cody Salesman (uncredited)
Carlos Conde Native (uncredited)
Harold Cornsweet Salesman (uncredited)
Jonathan Cott Photographer (uncredited)
Oliver Cross Club Patron (uncredited)
Tom Daly Cutter (uncredited)
Jack Davis Salesman (uncredited)
Billy Dix Cowboy (uncredited)
Helen Eby-Rock Phone Operator (uncredited)
Tom Ferrandini Club Patron (uncredited)
Paul Fierro Mexican Bartender at El Chicolo (uncredited)
George Ford Waiter (uncredited)
Glen Gallagher Salesman (uncredited)
Herschel Graham Club Patron (uncredited)
Beatrice Gray Woman at Bar (uncredited)
Robert Haines Waiter (uncredited)
Stuart Hall Club Patron (uncredited)
James Harrison Heavy (uncredited)
Chester Hayes Cantina Patron (uncredited)
Samuel Herrera Native Fisherman (uncredited)
Earle Hodgins Somerset Club Doorman (untitled)
Frank Hyers Salesman (uncredited)
Perk Lazelle Reporter (uncredited)
Rudy Lee Little Kid (uncredited)
Mitchell Lewis Studio Guard (uncredited)
Margie Liszt Phone Girl (uncredited)
Mickey Little Little Kid (uncredited)
Louise Lorimer Irate Woman in New York
Robert Locke Lorraine Club Patron (uncredited)
Emmett Lynn Desert Rat on Bus (uncredited)
Wilbur Mack Club Patron (uncredited)
John Maxwell Lawyer (uncredited)
Paul McGuire Cutter (uncredited)
Harold Miller Board Member (uncredited)
Pat Mitchell Little Kid (uncredited)
Paul Newlan Cowboy Actor on Frontier Set (uncredited)
B.G. Norman Little Kid (uncredited)
George Pembroke Bartender (uncredited)
Lee Phelps Ranch Hand (uncredited)
Ann Robinson Hatcheck Girl at Mocambo's (uncredited)
Dennis Ross Boy (uncredited)
Tony Roux Mexican Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
Jeffrey Sayre Maitre d' at the Somerset Club (uncredited)
Kay Scott Phone Girl (uncredited)
Carl Sepulveda Heavy (uncredited)
Glenn Strange Cowboy Actor on Saloon set (uncredited)
Ben Strobach Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
Phil Tead Salesman (uncredited)
Lonnie Thomas Tommy (uncredited)
Wayne C. Treadway Salesman (uncredited)
Hank Weaver Announcer (uncredited)
Smoki Whitfield Washroom Attendant (uncredited)
Wilson Wood Attendant (uncredited)
Roque Ybarra Native Fisherman (uncredited)
Name Job
Gile Steele Costume Designer, Costume Design
John Truwe Makeup Artist
Warren Newcombe Special Effects
Ray June Director of Photography
Marlin Skiles Music, Original Music Composer
Cotton Warburton Editor
Eddie Imazu Art Direction
Hugh Hunt Set Decoration
Norman Panama Writer, Director
Melvin Frank Director, Writer
Cedric Gibbons Art Direction
Edwin B. Willis Set Decoration
Helen Rose Costume Design, Wardrobe Designer
Sydney Guilaroff Hairstylist
William Tuttle Makeup Artist
Douglas Shearer Recording Supervision
A. Arnold Gillespie Special Effects
Blake Wagner Assistant Makeup Artist
Albert Sendrey Orchestrator
Name Title
Melvin Frank Producer
Norman Panama Producer
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Popularity History


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2024 4 3 5 1
2024 5 5 8 3
2024 6 3 8 1
2024 7 4 9 1
2024 8 3 6 1
2024 9 3 9 1
2024 10 2 4 1
2024 11 2 3 1
2024 12 2 6 1
2025 1 2 4 1
2025 2 1 2 1
2025 3 1 2 1
2025 4 2 3 1
2025 5 2 3 1
2025 6 1 2 1
2025 7 0 0 0
2025 8 0 1 0
2025 9 2 3 1
2025 10 3 3 2

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