Grand Ole Opry (film)
Grand Ole Opry is a 1940 American comedy film directed by Frank McDonald and written by Dorrell McGowan and Stuart E. McGowan. The film stars the vaudeville comedy troupe the Weaver Brothers and Elviry, with Lois Ranson, Allan Lane and Henry Kolker. The film was released on June 25, 1940, by Republic Pictures.[1][2][3]
| Grand Ole Opry | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Frank McDonald |
| Produced by | Armand Schaefer |
| Screenplay by | Dorrell McGowan Stuart E. McGowan |
| Starring | Leon Weaver Frank Weaver June Weaver Lois Ranson Allan Lane Henry Kolker |
| Music by | William Lava |
| Cinematography | Jack A. Marta |
| Edited by | Ray Snyder |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Republic Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 67 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
The plot revolves around an ongoing campaign to elect a new mayor, candidates focussing upon a proposed Farmer's Bill.
The campaign speeches (and songs) are broadcast on the XYZ radio channel.
Candidates are disrupted by singing on a constant basis. Weaver proves the popular choice as he opts for Grand Ole Oprey as the music of his campaign.
Cast
- Leon Weaver as Abner Weaver
- Frank Weaver as Cicero Weaver
- June Weaver as Elviry Weaver
- Lois Ranson as Susie Ann Weaver
- Allan Lane as Fred Barnes
- Henry Kolker as William C. Scully
- John Hartley as 'Hunch' Clifton
- Loretta Weaver as Violey Weaver
- Purnell Pratt as Attorney General
- Claire Carleton as Ginger Gordon
- Ferris Taylor as Lt. Governor Edgar G. Thompson
- Uncle Dave Macon as himself
- Dorris Macon as himself
- Roy Acuff as himself
- Rachel Veach as Acuff Singer
- George D. Hay as himself
References
- "Grand Ole Opry (1940) - Overview". TCM.com. Retrieved 2015-11-03.
- Hal Erickson. "Grand Ole Opry (1940) - Frank McDonald". AllMovie. Retrieved 2018-09-28.
- "Grand Ole Opry". Afi.com. Retrieved 2015-11-03.
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