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