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The Paleface

6.119481h 31mMovieComedyWestern

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.

DirectorNorman Z. McLeod
WritersFrank Tashlin·Edmund L. Hartmann
ProducerRobert L. Welch

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Cast · Directed by Norman Z. McLeod

BHBob Hope
Bob Hope
'Painless' Peter Potter
JRJane Russell
Jane Russell
Calamity Jane
RARobert Armstrong
Robert Armstrong
Terris
IAIris Adrian
Iris Adrian
Pepper
BWBobby Watson
Bobby Watson
Toby Preston
JSJackie Searl
Jackie Searl
Jasper Martin
JVJoseph Vitale
Joseph Vitale
Indian Scout
CTCharles Trowbridge
Charles Trowbridge
Gov. Johnson
CBClem Bevans
Clem Bevans
Hank Billings
JYJeff York
Jeff York
Big Joe
SAStanley Andrews
Stanley Andrews
Commissioner Emerson
WCWade Crosby
Wade Crosby
Jeb

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The Paleface — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Paleface?

The Paleface is streaming on Foxtel Now and Binge in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Paleface on Netflix?

No, The Paleface is not on Netflix in Australia as of November 2026. It's currently on Foxtel Now and Binge.

Is The Paleface on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Paleface isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on Foxtel Now and Binge instead.

Where can I watch The Paleface for free?

The Paleface is available on Foxtel Now and Binge in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to The Paleface?

Yes — The Paleface is followed by Son of Paleface (1952) in the Paleface Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Paleface?

The Paleface is the first film in the Paleface Collection.

Is The Paleface part of a trilogy?

No — The Paleface is part of the Paleface Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Paleface Collection?

There are 2 films in the Paleface Collection: The Paleface (1948) and Son of Paleface (1952).