The Singing Sheriff (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1944, The Singing Sheriff is a comedy, music and western film directed by Leslie Goodwins, running about 63 minutes. “IT TAKES A CROSBY TO TAME THE OLD WEST...By Song” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this comic western, a Broadway star leaves his musical revue to go West and help out his troubled friend. While there, the performer finds himself forced into becoming the town sheriff. Mayhem ensues, but somehow, the crooner manages to round up a band of killers.
Who’s in it. The Singing Sheriff stars Bob Crosby as Bob Richards, Fay McKenzie as Caroline, Fuzzy Knight as Fuzzy and Iris Adrian as Lefty, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Singing Sheriff sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Singing Sheriff page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Singing Sheriff tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Singing Sheriff (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Singing Sheriff change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Singing Sheriff worth watching?
- The Singing Sheriff holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, music and western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Singing Sheriff?
- The Singing Sheriff stars Bob Crosby, Fay McKenzie, Fuzzy Knight, Iris Adrian and Samuel S. Hinds.
- When was The Singing Sheriff released?
- The Singing Sheriff was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.