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Judy Canova yodels her way into corporate chaos — hillbilly vs. skyscraper!
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Puddin' Head (1941)

screwball chaosrural vs. urbanmusical mayhem

Overview

ComedyMusic

On the day that United Broadcasting System's new building is dedicated, bumbling vice-president Harold L. Montgomery, Sr. discovers that he gave the wrong survey to the builders...

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Standout Aspects

Acting

Judy Canova's yodel-to-riches energy carries every scene.

Production

Art deco radio station sets are unintentionally gorgeous.

Best for:Background: Perfect Sunday afternoon wallpaper while you fold laundry.·Solo: When you need pure escapism and zero emotional stakes.
Joseph Santley

Director

Joseph Santley

ReleasedJun 25, 1941
Runtime1h 20m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitylow
Tonelight
Feellight
Republic Pictures

Top Cast

Judy Canova

Judy Canova

Judy Goober

Eddie Foy Jr.

Eddie Foy Jr.

Harold L. Montgomery Jr.

Francis Lederer

Francis Lederer

Prince Karl

Raymond Walburn

Raymond Walburn

Harold L. Montgomery Sr.

Slim Summerville

Slim Summerville

Uncle Lem Goober

Alma Kruger

Alma Kruger

Matilda Montgomery

Astrid Allwyn

Astrid Allwyn

Yvonne

Chick Chandler

Chick Chandler

Herman

Betty Blythe

Betty Blythe

Mrs. Bowser

Harry Hayden

Harry Hayden

Radio Sponsor

Vince Barnett

Vince Barnett

Broken Teapot Man

Paul Harvey

Paul Harvey

Mr. Harvey

Bess Flowers

Bess Flowers

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Trivia

Judy Canova was so popular in rural markets that Republic Pictures built entire franchises around her yodeling persona.

Cultural

This was part of Hollywood's 'hillbilly cycle' — Depression-era audiences loved watching rural folks outsmart city elites.

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