Scattergood Rides High

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Scattergood Rides High
Scattergood Rides High poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Christy Cabanne
John E. Burch (assistant)
Screenplay by Michael L. Simmons
Produced byJerrold T. Brandt
Starring Guy Kibbee
Jed Prouty
Dorothy Moore
Charles Lind
Kenneth Howell
Cinematography Jack MacKenzie
Edited byHenry Berman
Music by Paul Sawtell
Production
company
Pyramid Productions
Distributed by RKO Radio Pictures
Release date
  • May 8, 1942 (1942-05-08)
Running time
66 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Scattergood Rides High is a 1942 American comedy film directed by Christy Cabanne and written by Michael L. Simmons. It is the sequel to the 1941 film Scattergood Meets Broadway . The film stars Guy Kibbee, Jed Prouty, Dorothy Moore, Charles Lind and Kenneth Howell. The film was released on May 8, 1942, by RKO Pictures. [1] [2] [3]

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