Riding High
"Paramount's Rhythm Rodeo in TECHNICOLOR... Heap hep songs... Heap hep squaws... Heap hep laughs!"
Originally released in 1943. Riding High is a western/comedy film. directed by George Marshall. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Dorothy Lamour, Dick Powell, and Victor Moore
Synopsis
No relation to the 1950 Frank Capra film of the same name, the 1943 Technicolor musical Riding High is a by-the-numbers vehicle for Dorothy Lamour and Dick Powell. Lamour stars as Ann Castle, a former burlesque queen who heads westward to claim her father's silver mine. Powell plays mining engineer Steve Baird, who like Ann has a vested interest in the worked-out mine. With the help of genial counterfeiter Mortimer J. Slocum (Victor Moore), Steve and Ann are able to peddle mining stock, thus saving her from bankruptcy. The stockholders are in a lynching mood when it appears that they've been flim-flammed, but a last minute "miracle" saves the day. Featured in the cast are Paramount stalwarts Cass Daley and Gil Lamb, the former doing her quasi-Martha Raye act and the latter swallowing his harmonica for the millionth time. Production values are excellent and the songs are exuberantly performed; it's only in its hackneyed plot that Riding High slows to a clip-clop.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 11, 1943
82 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
4.5/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riding High about?
No relation to the 1950 Frank Capra film of the same name, the 1943 Technicolor musical Riding High is a by-the-numbers vehicle for Dorothy Lamour and Dick Powell. Lamour stars as Ann Castle, a for...
Who directed Riding High?
Riding High was directed by George Marshall.
How long is Riding High?
Riding High has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Riding High released?
Riding High was released on November 11, 1943 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Riding High?
The main cast of Riding High includes Dorothy Lamour, Dick Powell, Victor Moore, Gil Lamb, Cass Daley.