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In Old Missouri

Name: In Old Missouri
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Released: 1940-04-17
Cast: Leon Weaver, Frank Weaver, June Weaver, June Storey, Marjorie Gateson

1940 | 68 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh and adventure fans. If you loved True Grit or Barbie, start here.
The mood: Funny with heart.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 8 min.
What might put you off: Made in 1940: an older pace and style.

The Weavers are share-croppers who confront their landlord with their tale of woe only to find he is in money trouble too. He also has a wastrel son and a socialite wife who wants a divorce. He begs the Weavers to trade places with him and fix things up.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 636 people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Frank McDonald

Leon WeaverAbner Weaver
Frank WeaverCicero Weaver
June WeaverElviry Weaver
June StoreyMary Weaver
Marjorie GatesonMrs. Pittman
Thurston HallJohn Pittman Sr.
Alan LaddJohn Pittman Jr.
Loretta WeaverVioley Weaver
Mildred ShayMme. Chee-Chee
Andrew TombesAttorney