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Cast
Leon Weaver
as Abner Weaver
June Weaver
as Elviry Weaver
Frank Weaver
as Cicero Weaver
Allan Lane
as Fred Barnes
Henry Kolker
as William C. Scully
Purnell Pratt
as Attorney General
Ferris Taylor
as Lt. Gov. Edgar G. Thompson
Loretta Weaver
as Violey Weaver
Claire Carleton
as Ginger Gordon
John Hartley
as 'Hunch' Clifton
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1940
Runtime1h 07m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Music
Votes2
DirectorFrank McDonald
WritersStuart E. McGowan, Dorrell McGowan
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsGrand Ole Opry
About Grand Ole Opry
Aided by musicians at the Grand Ole Opry, a small-town mayor in the Ozarks takes on a group of crooked politicians.
Directed by Frank McDonald, Grand Ole Opry leans on a strong ensemble — Leon Weaver, June Weaver, Frank Weaver — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1940.
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