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