Scattergood Baines (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film
Released in 1941, Scattergood Baines is a comedy and drama film directed by Christy Cabanne, running about 69 minutes.
What it’s about. Young Scattergood Baines arrives in the small New England town of Coldriver. Through some shrewd business maneuvering, he manages to open up a hardware store. Twenty years later he has become a prosperous and respected member of the community, a member of the local school board and the owner of a railroad that transports timber to the local sawmill. Problems begin to arise, however, when a young schoolteacher he has hired turns out to be not quite what he expected, and the mill owners pressure Scattergood to sell them his railroad, with the idea of raising the transportation fees paid to them by the local loggers.
Who’s in it. Scattergood Baines stars Guy Kibbee as Scattergood Baines, Carol Hughes as Helen Parker, John Archer as Johnny Bones and Dink Trout as Pliny Pickett, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Scattergood Baines page.
If you liked it. Fans of Scattergood Baines tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Scattergood Baines (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Scattergood Baines change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Scattergood Baines?
- Scattergood Baines stars Guy Kibbee, Carol Hughes, John Archer, Dink Trout and Emma Dunn.
- When was Scattergood Baines released?
- Scattergood Baines was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.