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