I'm from Missouri
Originally released in 1939. I'm from Missouri is a drama/comedy film. directed by Theodore Reed. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Bob Burns, Gladys George, and Gene Lockhart
Synopsis
Sweeney Bliss, champion mule raiser in Missouri, takes his prize mule Samson to London, where the British government is trying to decide whether to buy mules or tractors for its colonial troops. He is accompanied by his ritzy wife Julie who has high society aspirations and hopes to have her younger sister Lola Pike marry a British diplomat. Complicating matters is a business rival, Porgie Rowe, who is trying to sell tractors to the government and keeps knocking Sweeney's prize Missouri mules.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 6, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Bob Burns
as Sweeney Bliss
Gladys George
as Julie Bliss
Gene Lockhart
as Porgie Rowe
Judith Barrett
as Lola Pike
William Henry
as Joel Streight
Patricia Morison
as Mrs. Allison 'Rowe' Hamilton
E. E. Clive
as Mr. Arthur, Duke of Cricklewood
Melville Cooper
as Hearne
William Collier Sr.
as Smith
Lawrence Grossmith
as Colonel Marchbank
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I'm from Missouri about?
Sweeney Bliss, champion mule raiser in Missouri, takes his prize mule Samson to London, where the British government is trying to decide whether to buy mules or tractors for its colonial troops. He...
Who directed I'm from Missouri?
I'm from Missouri was directed by Theodore Reed.
How long is I'm from Missouri?
I'm from Missouri has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was I'm from Missouri released?
I'm from Missouri was released on April 6, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in I'm from Missouri?
The main cast of I'm from Missouri includes Bob Burns, Gladys George, Gene Lockhart, Judith Barrett, William Henry.