Pistol Packin' Mama (film)

Pistol Packin' Mama
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Frank Woodruff
Screenplay by	Edward Dein Fred Schiller
Story by	Arthur Caesar Edward Dein
Produced by	Edward J. White
Starring	Ruth Terry Robert Livingston Wally Vernon Jack La Rue Kirk Alyn Eddie Parker
Cinematography	Reggie Lanning
Edited by	Tony Martinelli
Music by	Joseph Dubin Marlin Skiles
Production company	Republic Pictures
Distributed by	Republic Pictures
Release date	December 15, 1943 (1943-12-15)
Running time	64 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Pistol Packin' Mama is a 1943 American comedy film directed by Frank Woodruff and written by Edward Dein and Fred Schiller. The film stars Ruth Terry, Robert Livingston, Wally Vernon, Jack La Rue, Kirk Alyn and Eddie Parker. The film was released on December 15, 1943, by Republic Pictures.^[1][2][3]

Plot

Westerner Sally Benson is cheated out of her bankroll by Nick Winner, a gambler passing through town. In New York, Nick opens up a combination night club/gambling joint and, while he is away, Sally, using the name of Vicki Norris, gets a job singing at the club. He attempts to fire her when he returns but she cooly pulls a gun and forces him to cut cards for the club he opened using her money. This time, using marked cards herself, she wins but keeps Nick on as the manager. She becomes engaged to rich, stuffy blueblood, J. Leslie Benton III, until Nick, who has fallen in love with her, wins her away. They plan to marry until Vicki gets the mistaken idea that Nick's real interest is in getting his club back. This complication is coupled with a war waged against the club by Nick's old gambling rival Johnny Rossi.^[4]

Cast

• Ruth Terry as Vicki Norris / Sally Benson
• Robert Livingston as Nick Winner
• Wally Vernon as The Joker
• Jack La Rue as Johnny Rossi
• Kirk Alyn as J. Leslie Burton III
• Eddie Parker as Mike
• Joe Kirk as Joe McGurn
• Helen Talbot as Young Wife
• Lydia Bilbrook as Mrs. Burton
• George Lessey as Mr. Burton
• The King Cole Trio as The King Cole Trio

Reception

The TV Guide review says it is "not as much fun as its title suggests".^[5]

References

1. "Pistol Packin' Mama (1943) - Overview". TCM.com. Retrieved 2015-11-10.
2. T.S. (1943-12-20). "Movie Review - Pistol Packin Mama - THE SCREEN". The New York Times. Retrieved 2015-11-10.
3. "Pistol Packin' Mama". Afi.com. Retrieved 2015-11-10.
4. Pistol Packin' Mama (1943) - Plot - IMDb, retrieved 2023-03-28
5. "Pistol Packin' Mama Reviews". TV Guide. Retrieved August 14, 2024.

External links

• Pistol Packin' Mama at IMDb