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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date1942-10-01
Languageen
Runtime1h 6m
Production

RKO Radio Pictures

5.9(4)
•1942•1h 6m

Scattergood Survives a Murder

"HORSE SENSE vs. "CAT" KILLER"

Mystery

Overview

Rural sage Scattergood Baines (Guy Kibbee) shows big-city newsman how to solve a mystery.

Writing & Screenplay
Michael L. Simmons
Cinematography
Jack MacKenzie

Principal Cast

19 credited
Guy Kibbee
Guy KibbeeScattergood Baines
John Archer
John ArcherDunker Gilson
Margaret Hayes
Margaret HayesGail Barclay
Wallace Ford
Wallace FordWally Collins
Spencer Charters
Spencer ChartersSheriff
Eily Malyon
Eily MalyonMrs. Grimes
John Miljan
John MiljanRolfe
George Chandler
George ChandlerSam Caldwell
Dick Elliott
Dick ElliottMathew Quentin
Florence Lake
Florence LakePhoebe Quentin

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