The Inspector General
The Inspector General
Release: 1949-12-31·Runtime: 101m·★ 6.6
ComedyMusicRomance
An illiterate stooge in a traveling medicine show wanders into a strange town and is picked up on a vagrancy charge. The town's corrupt officials mistake him for the inspector general whom they think is traveling in disguise. Fearing he will discover they've been pocketing tax money, they make several bungled attempts to kill him.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
First National Pictures
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Barbara Pepperas Buxom Villager (uncredited)
Lester Sharpeas Sentry (uncredited)
Paul Newlanas Viertel - the Woodchopper (uncredited)
Maudie Prickettas Townwoman (uncredited)
Walter Slezakas Yakov
Elsa Lanchesteras Maria
Rhys Williamsas Inspector General
Sam Hearnas Gizzick (uncredited)
Herbert Heywoodas Goatherd (uncredited)
Fred Kelseyas Villager (uncredited)
Jack Moweras Villager (uncredited)
Danny Kayeas Georgi
Gene Lockhartas The Mayor
Alan Haleas Kovatch
Jimmy Conlinas Turnkey (uncredited)
Byron Foulgeras Burbis (uncredited)
Nestor Paivaas Gregor (uncredited)
Barbara Batesas Leza
Norman Leavittas Lazlo (uncredited)
Ida Mooreas Old Villager (uncredited)
Buddy Rooseveltas Sentry (uncredited)
George Davisas Ladislaus (uncredited)
Si Jenksas Deaf Villager (uncredited)
Joan Vohsas Peasant Girl (uncredited)
Jeff Yorkas Guard (uncredited)
Marc Krahas Gypsy (uncredited)
Walter Catlettas Colonel Castine
Benny Bakeras Telecki (uncredited)
Arthur Toveyas Townsman (uncredited)
Leonard Bremenas Lieutenant (uncredited)Crew
" />Rudi FehrEditor
" />Sylvia FineAssociate Producer
" />Johnny GreenOriginal Music Composer, Music Director
" />Edwin B. DuParSpecial Effects
" />Harry KurnitzScreenplay
" />Jerry WaldProducer
" />TravillaCostume Design
" />Nikolai GogolTheatre Play
" />Henry KosterDirector
" />Ben HechtAdditional Writing
" />Natalie KalmusColor Designer