The Inspector General
The Inspector General
Release: 1949-12-31·Runtime: 101m·★ 6.5
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
Lester Sharpeas Sentry (uncredited)
Arthur Toveyas Townsman (uncredited)
Byron Foulgeras Burbis (uncredited)
Elsa Lanchesteras Maria
Gene Lockhartas The Mayor
Fred Kelseyas Villager (uncredited)
Nestor Paivaas Gregor (uncredited)
Maudie Prickettas Townwoman (uncredited)
Buddy Rooseveltas Sentry (uncredited)
Walter Slezakas Yakov
Barbara Batesas Leza
Si Jenksas Deaf Villager (uncredited)
Danny Kayeas Georgi
Jimmy Conlinas Turnkey (uncredited)
Herbert Heywoodas Goatherd (uncredited)
Norman Leavittas Lazlo (uncredited)
Jack Moweras Villager (uncredited)
Barbara Pepperas Buxom Villager (uncredited)
George Davisas Ladislaus (uncredited)
Sam Hearnas Gizzick (uncredited)
Paul Newlanas Viertel - the Woodchopper (uncredited)
Joan Vohsas Peasant Girl (uncredited)
Rhys Williamsas Inspector General
Leonard Bremenas Lieutenant (uncredited)
Marc Krahas Gypsy (uncredited)
Ida Mooreas Old Villager (uncredited)
Jeff Yorkas Guard (uncredited)
Alan Haleas Kovatch
Walter Catlettas Colonel Castine
Benny Bakeras Telecki (uncredited)Crew
" />Henry KosterDirector
" />TravillaCostume Design
" />Natalie KalmusColor Designer
" />Johnny GreenOriginal Music Composer, Music Director
" />Nikolai GogolTheatre Play
" />Harry KurnitzScreenplay
" />Jerry WaldProducer
" />Ben HechtAdditional Writing
" />Rudi FehrEditor
" />Sylvia FineAssociate Producer
" />Edwin B. DuParSpecial Effects