Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County

– A simple-minded blacksmith named Charley, well loved by the townsfolk, saves for a year to send off ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.30 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 39 Minutes
Release Year:
1970
Original Name:
The Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County
Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County (1970) - Also known as The Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County

A simple-minded blacksmith named Charley, well loved by the townsfolk, saves for a year to send off for a mail-order bride.

Producing Country:
USA
Genre:
Release Date:

01 Apr 1970

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
G – General Audiences

All ages admitted. Nothing that would offend parents for viewing by children.

Director:

Anton Leader, Ranald MacDougall

Writer:

Ranald MacDougall

Main Actors:

Dan Blocker, Nanette Fabray, Jim Backus, Wally Cox

Plot:

Charley (Dan Blocker) is the kindly but simple-minded blacksmith who sends a year's earnings back East for a mail-order bride. When he and the town turn out for the woman's arrival at the train station, he is embarrassed when she never appears. The saddened giant plans to leave town. The townspeople recruit the new saloon-girl Sadie (Nanette Fabray) to pose as the bride-to-be so the residents will retain the services of the blacksmith. Jim Backus is the sheriff who runs for mayor. Wally Cox plays Mr. Bester, the henpecked husband of his harridan wife (Marge Champion). Mickey Rooney,Stubby Kaye, Iron Eyes Cody and Jack Cassidy also appear in this western comedy.

Production:

Universal

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.3/10