Scattergood Pulls the Strings (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film
Released in 1941, Scattergood Pulls the Strings is a comedy film directed by Christy Cabanne, running about 66 minutes. “He's the guy with a finger in every pie!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Small-town store owner Scattergood Baines helps a runaway boy find his father, who has escaped after being unjustly imprisoned, and a young chemist who is trying to invent a color television but is being opposed by his girlfriend's father, who wants the girl to marry a pharmacist like himself instead of some crazy inventor.
Who’s in it. Scattergood Pulls the Strings stars Guy Kibbee as Scattergood Baines, Bobs Watson as Jimmy Jordan, Susan Peters as Ruth Savage and James Corner as Urban Downs, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Scattergood Pulls the Strings page.
If you liked it. Fans of Scattergood Pulls the Strings tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Scattergood Pulls the Strings (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Scattergood Pulls the Strings change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Scattergood Pulls the Strings?
- Scattergood Pulls the Strings stars Guy Kibbee, Bobs Watson, Susan Peters, James Corner and Emma Dunn.
- When was Scattergood Pulls the Strings released?
- Scattergood Pulls the Strings was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 66 minutes.