The Terror of Tiny Town (1938): cast, story & where to watch

1938 · Film · ★ 3.3

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Released in 1938, The Terror of Tiny Town is a comedy and western film directed by Sam Newfield, running about 62 minutes. “LIttle guys with big guns!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Using a conventional Western story with an all dwarf cast, the filmmakers were able to showcase gags such as cowboys entering the local saloon by walking under the swinging doors, and pint-sized cowboys galloping around on Shetland ponies while roping calves.

Who’s in it. The Terror of Tiny Town stars Billy Curtis as The Hero (Buck Lawson), Yvonne Moray as The Girl (Nancy Preston), 'Little Billy' Rhodes as The Villain (Bat Haines) (as Little Billy) and Billy Platt as The Rich Uncle (Jim 'Tex' Preston) (as Bill Platt), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.3/10, The Terror of Tiny Town has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Terror of Tiny Town page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Terror of Tiny Town tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Terror of Tiny Town (1938)?
In US, The Terror of Tiny Town is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Terror of Tiny Town worth watching?
The Terror of Tiny Town holds an audience score of 3.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Terror of Tiny Town?
The Terror of Tiny Town stars Billy Curtis, Yvonne Moray, 'Little Billy' Rhodes, Billy Platt and John T. Bambury.
When was The Terror of Tiny Town released?
The Terror of Tiny Town was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.