Movie: Way Up Thar

Top 7 Billed Cast

Joan Davis
Joan Davis

Jennie Kurtz

Myra Keaton
Myra Keaton

Molly 'Maw' Kurtz

John W. Jackson
John W. Jackson

Jimmy Higgins

June Gittelson
June Gittelson

Sophie Cramer

Al Lydell
Al Lydell

Sam Higgins

Louise Keaton
Louise Keaton

Lyddie

Roy Rogers
Roy Rogers

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    This 1934 short subject was Mack Sennett's final directorial effort for Educational Pictures, and comedienne Joan Davis' film debut. It features Buster Keaton's Mother and Sister, Myra and Louise, respectively. A very young Roy Rogers (billed as Leonard Slye) is featured as a member of the Sons of the Pioneers, and sings a few songs during the course of the movie.

  • Release Date

    1935-11-07

  • Average

    10

  • Rating:

    5.0 starts
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  • Languages:

    English

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