The read
It runs a compact 1h 15m.
Synopsis
Carny con artist and snake-oil salesman Eustace McGargle tries to stay one step ahead of the sheriff but is completely devoted to his beloved daughter Poppy.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
6 audience votes
Key crew
- Virginia Van UppWriter
- A. Edward SutherlandDirector
- Waldemar YoungWriter
Cast
- W.C. FieldsEustace McGargle
- Rochelle HudsonPoppy
- Richard CromwellBilly Farnsworth
- Catherine DoucetMaggi Tubbs DePuizzi
- Lynne OvermanAttorney Whiffen
- Granville BatesMayor Farnsworth
- Maude EburneSarah Tucker
- Bill WolfeEgmont
- Adrian MorrisConstable Bowman
- Rosalind KeithFrances Parker
- Ralph RemleyCarnival Manager
- Tom KennedyHot Dog Stand Proprietor (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
based on play or musicalcon artistsalesmansnake oilheiressshell gameadopted daughter