Movie: Dr. Quackenbush Skis the Headwall

Top 10 Billed Cast

John H. Marshall
John H. Marshall

Dr. Erasmus B. Quackenbush

Homer White
Homer White

Bevins

James Heigham
James Heigham

Dr. Quackenbush's Nephew

David Heigham
David Heigham

Dr. Quackenbush's Nephew

Toni Matt
Toni Matt

Himself

Benno Rybizka
Benno Rybizka

Himself

Hannes Schneider
Hannes Schneider

Himself

Lucy Twitchell
Lucy Twitchell

Girl Racer

Joe Dodge
Joe Dodge

Himself

Harvey Dow Gibson
Harvey Dow Gibson

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    The misadventures of eccentric Dr. Erasmus Quackenbush, African explorer, as he travels to see the Eastern Slope Region of New Hampshire’s White Mountains.

  • Release Date

    1942-01-01

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    6

  • Rating:

    3.0 starts
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    English
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