The Paleface (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1948, The Paleface is a comedy and western film directed by Norman Z. McLeod, running about 91 minutes. “Like Merry Xmas and Happy New Year...They belong together!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bob Hope stars in this laugh-packed wild west spoof co-starring Jane Russell as a sexy Calamity Jane, Hope is a meek frontier dentist, "Painless" Peter Potter, who finds himself gunslinging alongside the fearless Calamity as she fights off outlaws and Indians.
Who’s in it. The Paleface stars Bob Hope as 'Painless' Peter Potter, Jane Russell as Calamity Jane, Robert Armstrong as Terris and Iris Adrian as Pepper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Paleface has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Paleface page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Paleface tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Paleface (1948)?
- In US, The Paleface is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Paleface worth watching?
- The Paleface holds an audience score of 6.2 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 Paleface?
- The Paleface stars Bob Hope, Jane Russell, Robert Armstrong, Iris Adrian and Bobby Watson.
- When was The Paleface released?
- The Paleface was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.