Texas Carnival (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1951, Texas Carnival is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Charles Walters, running about 77 minutes. “M-G-M's High, Wide and Handsome TECHNICOLOR Musical!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Texas carnival showmen team is mistaken for a cattle baron and his sister.
Who’s in it. Texas Carnival stars Esther Williams as Debbie Telford, Red Skelton as Cornie Quinell, Howard Keel as Slim Shelby and Ann Miller as Sunshine Jackson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Texas Carnival has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Texas Carnival page.
If you liked it. Fans of Texas Carnival tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Texas Carnival (1951)?
- In US, Texas Carnival is available to stream on TCM, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Texas Carnival worth watching?
- Texas Carnival holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Texas Carnival?
- Texas Carnival stars Esther Williams, Red Skelton, Howard Keel, Ann Miller and Paula Raymond.