The Paleface
Directed by Norman Z. McLeod
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.
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- willyboy68February 15, 2026Bob Hope as a dentist. Just that alone should tell you this movie is a hoot. It drags a bit in places, but overall it is worth watching. Give it a shot.
- Magnus PardeNovember 28, 2025“The Paleface” (1948) delivers exactly what it promises: brisk, joke‑driven entertainment anchored by Bob Hope’s relentlessly funny performance. The plot is admittedly thin, but in a comedy‑western built around gags and charm, it’s more than enough to keep things moving. Jane Russell proves to be a strong choice opposite Hope, bringing presence, timing, and a grounded counterbalance to his nervous slapstick energy.
The Paleface Trivia
The Paleface was released on December 17, 1948.
The Paleface was directed by Norman Z. McLeod.
The Paleface has a runtime of 1h 31m.
The Paleface was produced by Robert L. Welch.
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.
The key characters in The Paleface are 'Painless' Peter Potter (Bob Hope), Calamity Jane (Jane Russell), Terris (Robert Armstrong).
The Paleface is rated Approved.
The Paleface is a Comedy, Western, Family film.
The Paleface has an audience rating of 6.4 out of 10.
The Paleface had a budget of $2M.