Scattergood Survives a Murder
Scattergood Survives a Murder is a 1942 American mystery film directed by Christy Cabanne from a screenplay by Michael L. Simmons, based on the series of short stories about "Scattergood Baines", penned by Clarence Budington Kelland. Cast Guy Kibbee as Scattergood Baines John Archer as Dunker Gilson Margaret Hayes as Gail Barclay Wallace Ford as Wally Collins Spencer Charters as Sheriff Eily Malyon as Mrs. Grimes John Miljan as Rolfe George Chandler as Sam Caldwell Dick Elliott as Mathew Quentin Florence Lake as Phoebe Quentin Sarah Edwards as Selma Quentin Willie Best as Hipp George Guhl as Deputy Eddy Waller as Lafe Allen Margaret Seddon as Cynthia Quentin Margaret McWade as Lydia Quentin Frank Reicher as Thaddeus Quentin Earle Hodgins as Coroner Production In July 1942 it was announced that Guy Kibbee would star in the picture, to be produced by Jerrold T. Brandt, who had produced the earlier 4 Scattergood films. References External links 1942 films American black-and-white films Films directed by Christy Cabanne American comedy mystery films 1940s comedy mystery films 1942 comedy films Films scored by Paul Sawtell RKO Pictures films 1940s English-language films 1940s American films