Watch Son of Paleface
- Approved
- 1952
- 1 hr 35 min
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6.8 (2,526)
In the 1952 comedy Western film "Son of Paleface," Bob Hope stars as Junior Potter, the lazy and spoiled son of the famous frontier hero, Paleface. Junior is sent to the wild west to claim his inheritance, but soon finds himself in hot water when he crosses paths with a band of outlaws known as The Trigger Trio. Along the way, Junior meets Mike 'The Torch' Delroy (Jane Russell), a beautiful saloon singer who is actually a government agent working to bring down The Trigger Trio. Despite their initial animosity towards each other, Junior and Mike team up to take down the notorious outlaws and bring justice to the town of Sawbuck Pass.
Joining forces with them is local hero and singing cowboy Roy Rogers, who provides the film with its catchy musical numbers and thrilling gunfights. Together, the trio faces off against The Trigger Trio's leader, the notorious killer and thief Jack Elam, and his henchmen.
As Junior and Mike start to fall for each other, Junior also discovers that his father's legend may not be entirely what it seems, and that he has some big shoes to fill if he wants to become a true frontier hero.
"Son of Paleface" is a hilarious and action-packed film that perfectly showcases Bob Hope's trademark comedic timing and wit. Jane Russell's portrayal of the tough and sassy Mike 'The Torch' Delroy is also a standout performance, and her chemistry with Hope is electric.
The film is filled with memorable musical numbers, including Roy Rogers' iconic rendition of "Don't Fence Me In" and Jane Russell's sultry "Am I in Love?" The action scenes are also thrilling and well-executed, with plenty of shootouts and horseback chases to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
Overall, "Son of Paleface" is a classic comedy Western that is both entertaining and engaging. It's easy to see why the film was such a hit upon its release in 1952, and why it remains a beloved favorite of fans of the genre to this day.