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The Inspector General

Plot: An illiterate stooge in a traveling medicine show wanders into a strange town and is picked up on a vagrancy charge. The town's corrupt officials mistake him for the inspector general whom they think is traveling in disguise
Release Date: Saturday, December 31 1949
75 years ago
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Portrait of Danny KayeDanny Kaye. Danny Kaye was 38 in The Inspector General as 'Georgi'.
Birthday: Wed, Jan 18 1911 –
Died: Tue, Mar 03 1987
Portrait of Walter SlezakWalter Slezak. Walter Slezak was 47 in The Inspector General as 'Yakov'.
Birthday: Sat, May 03 1902 –
Died: Thu, Apr 21 1983
Portrait of Barbara BatesBarbara Bates. Barbara Bates was 24 in The Inspector General as 'Leza'.
Birthday: Thu, Aug 06 1925 –
Died: Tue, Mar 18 1969
Portrait of Elsa LanchesterElsa Lanchester. Elsa Lanchester was 47 in The Inspector General as 'Maria'.
Birthday: Tue, Oct 28 1902 –
Died: Fri, Dec 26 1986
Portrait of Gene LockhartGene Lockhart. Gene Lockhart was 58 in The Inspector General as 'The Mayor'.
Birthday: Fri, Jul 17 1891 –
Died: Sun, Mar 31 1957
Portrait of Alan HaleAlan Hale. Alan Hale was 57 in The Inspector General as 'Kovatch'.
Birthday: Tue, Feb 09 1892 –
Died: Sun, Jan 22 1950
Portrait of Walter CatlettWalter Catlett. Walter Catlett was 60 in The Inspector General as 'Colonel Castine'.
Birthday: Sun, Feb 03 1889 –
Died: Mon, Nov 14 1960
Portrait of Rhys WilliamsRhys Williams. Rhys Williams was 52 in The Inspector General as 'Inspector General'.
Birthday: Thu, Dec 30 1897 –
Died: Wed, May 28 1969
Portrait of Benny BakerBenny Baker. Benny Baker was 42 in The Inspector General as 'Telecki (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, May 05 1907 –
Died: Tue, Sep 20 1994
Portrait of Leonard BremenLeonard Bremen. Leonard Bremen was 34 in The Inspector General as 'Lieutenant (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Nov 13 1915 –
Died: Fri, Mar 21 1986
Portrait of Robert CherryRobert Cherry. Robert Cherry was >> in The Inspector General as 'Peasant (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Frank ConlanFrank Conlan. Frank Conlan was >> in The Inspector General as 'OId Villager (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jimmy ConlinJimmy Conlin. Jimmy Conlin was 65 in The Inspector General as 'Turnkey (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Oct 13 1884 –
Died: Mon, May 07 1962
Portrait of Helena DareHelena Dare. Helena Dare was >> in The Inspector General as 'Townwoman (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bryn DavisBryn Davis. Bryn Davis was >> in The Inspector General as 'Councilman's Wife (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of George DavisGeorge Davis. George Davis was 60 in The Inspector General as 'Ladislaus (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Nov 07 1889 –
Died: Mon, Apr 19 1965
Portrait of Abe DinovitchAbe Dinovitch. Abe Dinovitch was >> in The Inspector General as 'Peasant (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Art DupuisArt Dupuis. Art Dupuis was >> in The Inspector General as 'Sentry (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert FilmerRobert Filmer. Robert Filmer was >> in The Inspector General as 'Sentry (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Byron FoulgerByron Foulger. Byron Foulger was 51 in The Inspector General as 'Burbis (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Aug 26 1898 –
Died: Sat, Apr 04 1970
Portrait of Karen HaleKaren Hale. Karen Hale was >> in The Inspector General as 'Councilman's Wife (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lew HearnLew Hearn. Lew Hearn was >> in The Inspector General as 'Izzick (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Sam HearnSam Hearn. Sam Hearn was >> in The Inspector General as 'Gizzick (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Herbert HeywoodHerbert Heywood. Herbert Heywood was 68 in The Inspector General as 'Goatherd (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Feb 01 1881 –
Died: Tue, Sep 15 1964
Portrait of Si JenksSi Jenks. Si Jenks was 73 in The Inspector General as 'Deaf Villager (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Sep 22 1876 –
Died: Tue, Jan 06 1970
Portrait of Fred KelseyFred Kelsey. Fred Kelsey was 65 in The Inspector General as 'Villager (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Aug 20 1884 –
Died: Sat, Sep 02 1961
Portrait of Joleen KingJoleen King. Joleen King was >> in The Inspector General as 'Councilman's Wife (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Marc KrahMarc Krah. Marc Krah was 43 in The Inspector General as 'Gypsy (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Jan 24 1906 –
Died: Tue, Sep 25 1973
Portrait of Gracille LaVinderGracille LaVinder. Gracille LaVinder was >> in The Inspector General as 'Townwoman (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Norman LeavittNorman Leavitt. Norman Leavitt was 36 in The Inspector General as 'Lazlo (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Dec 01 1913 –
Died: Sun, Dec 11 2005
Portrait of Ida MooreIda Moore. Ida Moore was 67 in The Inspector General as 'Old Villager (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Mar 01 1882 –
Died: Sat, Sep 26 1964
Portrait of Jack MowerJack Mower. Jack Mower was 59 in The Inspector General as 'Villager (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Sep 05 1890 –
Died: Wed, Jan 06 1965
Portrait of Alix NagyAlix Nagy. Alix Nagy was >> in The Inspector General as 'Councilman's Wife (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Paul NewlanPaul Newlan. Paul Newlan was 46 in The Inspector General as 'Viertel - the Woodchopper (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Jun 29 1903 –
Died: Fri, Nov 23 1973
Portrait of Nestor PaivaNestor Paiva. Nestor Paiva was 44 in The Inspector General as 'Gregor (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Jun 30 1905 –
Died: Fri, Sep 09 1966
Portrait of Barbara PepperBarbara Pepper. Barbara Pepper was 34 in The Inspector General as 'Buxom Villager (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, May 31 1915 –
Died: Fri, Jul 18 1969
Portrait of Joe PloskiJoe Ploski. Joe Ploski was 45 in The Inspector General as 'Bela (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Apr 16 1904 –
Died: Mon, May 17 1993
Portrait of Maudie PrickettMaudie Prickett. Maudie Prickett was 35 in The Inspector General as 'Townwoman (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Oct 25 1914 –
Died: Wed, Apr 14 1976
Portrait of Harry RavenHarry Raven. Harry Raven was >> in The Inspector General as 'Sentry (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Buddy RooseveltBuddy Roosevelt. Buddy Roosevelt was 51 in The Inspector General as 'Sentry (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Jun 24 1898 –
Died: Sat, Oct 06 1973
Portrait of Lester SharpeLester Sharpe. Lester Sharpe was 55 in The Inspector General as 'Sentry (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Mar 21 1894 –
Died: Fri, Nov 30 1962
Portrait of Pepi SinoffPepi Sinoff. Pepi Sinoff was >> in The Inspector General as 'Councilman's Wife (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Arthur ToveyArthur Tovey. Arthur Tovey was 45 in The Inspector General as 'Townsman (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Nov 14 1904 –
Died: Fri, Oct 20 2000
Portrait of Joan VohsJoan Vohs. Joan Vohs was 22 in The Inspector General as 'Peasant Girl (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Jul 30 1927 –
Died: Mon, Jun 04 2001
Portrait of Audrey WinnAudrey Winn. Audrey Winn was >> in The Inspector General as 'Councilman's Wife (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jeff YorkJeff York. Jeff York was 37 in The Inspector General as 'Guard (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Mar 23 1912 –
Died: Wed, Oct 11 1995

Crew

Portrait of Henry KosterHenry Koster. Henry Koster was 44 in The Inspector General as 'Director'
Birthday: Mon, May 01 1905 –
Died: Wed, Sep 21 1988
Portrait of Elwood BredellElwood Bredell. Elwood Bredell was 47 in The Inspector General as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Wed, Dec 24 1902 –
Died: Wed, Feb 26 1969
Portrait of Johnny GreenJohnny Green. Johnny Green was 41 in The Inspector General as 'Original Music Composer, Music Director'
Birthday: Sat, Oct 10 1908 –
Died: Mon, May 15 1989
Portrait of Arthur LuekerArthur Lueker. Arthur Lueker was >> in The Inspector General as 'Assistant Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Philip RappPhilip Rapp. Philip Rapp was 42 in The Inspector General as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Tue, Mar 26 1907 –
Died: Tue, Jan 23 1996
Portrait of Harry KurnitzHarry Kurnitz. Harry Kurnitz was 41 in The Inspector General as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Sun, Jan 05 1908 –
Died: Mon, Mar 18 1968
Portrait of Jerry WaldJerry Wald. Jerry Wald was 38 in The Inspector General as 'Producer'
Birthday: Sat, Sep 16 1911 –
Died: Fri, Jul 13 1962
Portrait of Sylvia FineSylvia Fine. Sylvia Fine was 36 in The Inspector General as 'Associate Producer'
Birthday: Fri, Aug 29 1913 –
Died: Mon, Oct 28 1991
Portrait of Rudi FehrRudi Fehr. Rudi Fehr was 38 in The Inspector General as 'Editor'
Birthday: Thu, Jul 06 1911 –
Died: Fri, Apr 16 1999
Portrait of Ben HechtBen Hecht. Ben Hecht was 55 in The Inspector General as 'Additional Writing'
Birthday: Wed, Feb 28 1894 –
Died: Sat, Apr 18 1964
Portrait of Nikolai GogolNikolai Gogol. Nikolai Gogol would have been no older than 42 in The Inspector General as 'Theatre Play'
Birthday: Sat, Apr 01 1809 –
Died: Thu, Mar 04 1852
Portrait of TravillaTravilla. Travilla was 29 in The Inspector General as 'Costume Design'
Birthday: Mon, Mar 22 1920 –
Died: Fri, Nov 02 1990
Portrait of C.A. RiggsC.A. Riggs. C.A. Riggs was >> in The Inspector General as 'Sound'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bert LeBaronBert LeBaron. Bert LeBaron was 48 in The Inspector General as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Tue, Dec 10 1901 –
Died: Sat, Mar 03 1956
Portrait of Perc WestmorePerc Westmore. Perc Westmore was 45 in The Inspector General as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Sat, Oct 29 1904 –
Died: Wed, Sep 30 1970
Portrait of Natalie KalmusNatalie Kalmus. Natalie Kalmus was 67 in The Inspector General as 'Color Designer'
Birthday: Fri, Apr 07 1882 –
Died: Mon, Nov 15 1965
Portrait of Eugene LoringEugene Loring. Eugene Loring was >> in The Inspector General as 'Choreographer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert M. HaasRobert M. Haas. Robert M. Haas was 60 in The Inspector General as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Thu, Jan 03 1889 –
Died: Mon, Dec 17 1962
Portrait of Edwin B. DuParEdwin B. DuPar. Edwin B. DuPar was 64 in The Inspector General as 'Special Effects'
Birthday: Tue, Nov 24 1885 –
Died: Sun, Jun 04 1961
Portrait of Al AllebornAl Alleborn. Al Alleborn was >> in The Inspector General as 'Production Manager'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of George Gordon NogleGeorge Gordon Nogle. George Gordon Nogle was 51 in The Inspector General as 'Camera Operator'
Birthday: Fri, May 27 1898 –
Died: Sat, Oct 22 1977
Portrait of Fred M. MacLeanFred M. MacLean. Fred M. MacLean was 51 in The Inspector General as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Sat, Jul 09 1898 –
Died: Thu, Jun 03 1976
Portrait of Mitchell KovaleskiMitchell Kovaleski. Mitchell Kovaleski was >> in The Inspector General as 'Color Assistant'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Eugene RicheeEugene Richee. Eugene Richee was 53 in The Inspector General as 'Still Photographer'
Birthday: Fri, Aug 21 1896 –
Died: Fri, Apr 21 1972
Portrait of Saul ButnerSaul Butner. Saul Butner was >> in The Inspector General as 'Gaffer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Stanley YoungStanley Young. Stanley Young was 56 in The Inspector General as 'Grip'
Birthday: Mon, Jun 12 1893