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The Ballyhoo Buster

8.0192850mNRMovieWestern

Bob Warner sells some cattle to two men who later drug him and rob him of the sale money. He takes a job with a medicine show as a barker, offering a reward to any spectator to last three rounds in fighting him. While in the ring, he…

DirectorRichard Thorpe
WritersRobert Wallace·Betty Burbridge
ProducerLester F. Scott Jr.

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Cast · Directed by Richard Thorpe

JWJay Wilsey
Jay Wilsey
Bob Warner
PSPeggy Shaw
Peggy Shaw
Molly Burnett
NNNancy Nash
Nancy Nash
Dorothy
AHAl Hart
Al Hart
Medicine Show Proprietor
FSFloyd Shackelford
Floyd Shackelford
Medicine Show Cook
LMLafe McKee
Lafe McKee
GMGeorge Magrill
George Magrill
Brooks Mitchell
JRJack Richardson
Jack Richardson
Jim Burnett
WBWalter Brennan
Walter Brennan
ATAl Taylor
Al Taylor

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The Ballyhoo Buster — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Ballyhoo Buster?

The Ballyhoo Buster isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is The Ballyhoo Buster on Netflix?

No, The Ballyhoo Buster is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is The Ballyhoo Buster on Amazon Prime Video?

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Where can I watch The Ballyhoo Buster for free?

The Ballyhoo Buster isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Ballyhoo Buster?

The Ballyhoo Buster hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 26, 1928. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.