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  • The Story of Will Rogers (1952)
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    109 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
The Story of Will Rogers (1952)
Approved
109 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama

The homespun humorist and social critic starts as a cowboy and goes on to vaudeville, movies, and radio.
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Director
Writers
Frank Davis (screenplay) | Stanley Roberts (screenplay) | Jack Moffitt (adaptation) (as John C. Moffitt) | Betty Blake Rogers (magazine story) (as Mrs. Will Rogers)
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Updated Jul 17, 1952

Release date
Jul 26, 1952 (United States)

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Cast

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102 cast members
Name Known for
Will Rogers Jr.
Will Rogers Will Rogers   See fewer
Jane Wyman
Betty Rogers Betty Rogers   See fewer
Carl Benton Reid
Sen. Clem Rogers Sen. Clem Rogers   See fewer
Eve Miller
Cora Marshall Cora Marshall   See fewer
James Gleason
Bert Lynn Bert Lynn   See fewer
Slim Pickens
Dusty Donovan Dusty Donovan   See fewer
Noah Beery Jr.
Wiley Post Wiley Post   See fewer
Mary Wickes
Mrs. Foster Mrs. Foster   See fewer
Steve Brodie
Dave Marshall Dave Marshall   See fewer
Pinky Tomlin
Orville James Orville James   See fewer
Margaret Field
Sally Rogers Sally Rogers   See fewer
Eddie Cantor
Eddie Cantor Eddie Cantor   See fewer
Frank Bank
Young Will Rogers Young Will Rogers   See fewer
Todd Karns
1st Mechanic (scenes deleted) 1st Mechanic (scenes deleted)   See fewer
J. Carrol Naish
Narrator (voice) Narrator (voice)   See fewer
Dub Taylor
Actor (scenes deleted) Actor (scenes deleted)   See fewer
Victor Adamson
Townsman Greeting Will (uncredited) Townsman Greeting Will (uncredited)   See fewer
Leon Alton
Rodeo Spectator (uncredited) Rodeo Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
Fern Barry
Okie (uncredited) Okie (uncredited)   See fewer
John Barton
Rodeo Spectator (uncredited) Rodeo Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
Larry J. Blake
House Detective (uncredited) House Detective (uncredited)   See fewer
Monte Blue
Oklahoma Delegate (uncredited) Oklahoma Delegate (uncredited)   See fewer
Jimmie Booth
Townsman at Party (uncredited) Townsman at Party (uncredited)   See fewer
John Bose
Rodeo Spectator (uncredited) Rodeo Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
Marshall Bradford
Political Chairman (uncredited) Political Chairman (uncredited)   See fewer
Fanny Brice
Fanny Brice (archive footage) (uncredited) Fanny Brice (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Don Brodie
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Morgan Brown
Congressman Johnson (uncredited) Congressman Johnson (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Burnette
Young Jimmy (uncredited) Young Jimmy (uncredited)   See fewer
Bob Burns
Townsman at Party (uncredited) Townsman at Party (uncredited)   See fewer
David Butler
David Butler (uncredited) David Butler (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles Cane
Tom Bradley (uncredited) Tom Bradley (uncredited)   See fewer
Steve Carruthers
Man on Train (uncredited) Man on Train (uncredited)   See fewer
Dick Cherney
Cameraman (uncredited) Cameraman (uncredited)   See fewer
Richard Dale Clark
Mechanic (uncredited) Mechanic (uncredited)   See fewer
John Close
Secret Service Man (uncredited) Secret Service Man (uncredited)   See fewer
James Conaty
Man in Audience (uncredited) Man in Audience (uncredited)   See fewer
Robert Scott Correll
Younger Will Rogers, Jr. (uncredited) Younger Will Rogers, Jr. (uncredited)   See fewer
Leo Curley
Delegation Chairman (uncredited) Delegation Chairman (uncredited)   See fewer
Russell Custer
Reporter at Convention (uncredited) Reporter at Convention (uncredited)   See fewer
Brian Daly
Tom McSpadden (uncredited) Tom McSpadden (uncredited)   See fewer
Jimmie Dodd
Second Assistant Director (uncredited) Second Assistant Director (uncredited)   See fewer
Tom Dugan
Panhandling Friend (uncredited) Panhandling Friend (uncredited)   See fewer
Nestor Eristoff
Man in Audience (uncredited) Man in Audience (uncredited)   See fewer
William Forrest
Florenz Ziegfeld (uncredited) Florenz Ziegfeld (uncredited)   See fewer
Carol Ann Gainey
Younger Mary Rogers (uncredited) Younger Mary Rogers (uncredited)   See fewer
Michael Gainey
Young Will Rogers, Jr. (uncredited) Young Will Rogers, Jr. (uncredited)   See fewer
Art Gilmore
Announcer at Political Convention (uncredited) Announcer at Political Convention (uncredited)   See fewer
Molly Glessing
Clerk (uncredited) Clerk (uncredited)   See fewer
Herschel Graham
Banquet Guest (uncredited) Banquet Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
Howard Hagan
Freddie Welch (uncredited) Freddie Welch (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Harris
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Joe Haworth
Indian Timer (uncredited) Indian Timer (uncredited)   See fewer
Sheila Hayward
Emma - Orville's Wife (uncredited) Emma - Orville's Wife (uncredited)   See fewer
John Hedloe
Assistant Director (uncredited) Assistant Director (uncredited)   See fewer
Al Hill
Bill - Reporter at Wharf (uncredited) Bill - Reporter at Wharf (uncredited)   See fewer
Jimmie Horan
Townsman (uncredited) Townsman (uncredited)   See fewer
Danny Jackson
Messenger Boy (uncredited) Messenger Boy (uncredited)   See fewer
Al Jolson
Al Jolson - clip from 'Rhapsody in Blue' (archive footage) (uncredited) Al Jolson - clip from 'Rhapsody in Blue' (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Madge Journeay
Honey Girl Kate (uncredited) Honey Girl Kate (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles Kane
Bradley (uncredited) Bradley (uncredited)   See fewer
Richard Kean
Reginald Cavendish (uncredited) Reginald Cavendish (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Kenny
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Earl Lee
President Woodrow Wilson (uncredited) President Woodrow Wilson (uncredited)   See fewer
Eddie Marr
Barker (uncredited) Barker (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles Marsh
Reporter at Convention (uncredited) Reporter at Convention (uncredited)   See fewer
Alphonse Martell
French Premier (uncredited) French Premier (uncredited)   See fewer
Sammy McKim
Scotty - Flier (uncredited) Scotty - Flier (uncredited)   See fewer
Paul McWilliams
Dead Eye Dick (uncredited) Dead Eye Dick (uncredited)   See fewer
Harold Miller
Nightclub Patron (uncredited) Nightclub Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Montie Montana
Trick Roping Double for Will Rogers Jr. (uncredited) Trick Roping Double for Will Rogers Jr. (uncredited)   See fewer
Ralph Moody
Dr. Busheyhead (uncredited) Dr. Busheyhead (uncredited)   See fewer
Alberto Morin
Foreigner (uncredited) Foreigner (uncredited)   See fewer
Will Morrissey
Announcer (uncredited) Announcer (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Mower
Conductor (uncredited) Conductor (uncredited)   See fewer
Richard Neill
Townsman (uncredited) Townsman (uncredited)   See fewer
Carol Nugent
Young Mary Rogers (uncredited) Young Mary Rogers (uncredited)   See fewer
Paul Panzer
Conventioneer (uncredited) Conventioneer (uncredited)   See fewer
Norman Phillips Jr.
Harry - Assistant Director (uncredited) Harry - Assistant Director (uncredited)   See fewer
Michael Pierce
Young Flier (uncredited) Young Flier (uncredited)   See fewer
Angi O. Poulos
Greek Cafe Owner (uncredited) Greek Cafe Owner (uncredited)   See fewer
Rod Rogers
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Bob Rose
Minor Role (uncredited) Minor Role (uncredited)   See fewer
Cosmo Sardo
Banquet Guest (uncredited) Banquet Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
Scott Seaton
Convention Member (uncredited) Convention Member (uncredited)   See fewer
Allen D. Sewall
Townsman (uncredited) Townsman (uncredited)   See fewer
Lucile Sewall
Townsman (uncredited) Townsman (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Shea
Reporter at Wharf (uncredited) Reporter at Wharf (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles Sherlock
Reporter at Convention (uncredited) Reporter at Convention (uncredited)   See fewer
Jay Silverheels
Joe Arrow (uncredited) Joe Arrow (uncredited)   See fewer
Olan Soule
Howard (uncredited) Howard (uncredited)   See fewer
George Sowards
Townsman at Party (uncredited) Townsman at Party (uncredited)   See fewer
Forrest Taylor
Harry Hughes (uncredited) Harry Hughes (uncredited)   See fewer
Virgil S. Taylor
Art Frazer (uncredited) Art Frazer (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles Wagenheim
Sam (uncredited) Sam (uncredited)   See fewer
Bill Walker
Train Porter (uncredited) Train Porter (uncredited)   See fewer
Glen Walters
Townswoman (uncredited) Townswoman (uncredited)   See fewer
Billy Wayne
Photographer (uncredited) Photographer (uncredited)   See fewer
Gayne Whitman
Theatre Manager (uncredited) Theatre Manager (uncredited)   See fewer
Guy Wilkerson
Townsman (uncredited) Townsman (uncredited)   See fewer
William Wilkerson
Indian at Party (uncredited) Indian at Party (uncredited)   See fewer
Tom Wilson
Stagehand in Wings (uncredited) Stagehand in Wings (uncredited)   See fewer
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