The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox (1976): Cast & Plot
The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox is a 1976 comedy western directed by Melvin Frank, starring Jerry Wills as Dirtwater Sheriff, Goldie Hawn and Thayer David. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- Melvin Frank
- Original language
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English - Studio
- 20th Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox About?
The premise of The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a world where rustlers and hustlers prey on the vulnerable, a clever female con artist pursues wealthy targets. Her schemes repeatedly intersect with those of a charming card shark and seasoned swindler, leading to a cascade of comedic misadventures that ultimately draw them together in an unexpected romance.
The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox Themes & Keywords
· 18 tags- mormon
- wild west
- con artist
- gold digger
- 19th century
- theft
- deception
- impersonation
- love
- wealth
- man
- tied to stakes in the ground
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- con man
- stagecoach
- animal in title
- saloon girl
- gambler
- character name in title
The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox Cast & Characters
Jerry Wills leads the cast as Dirtwater Sheriff, with Goldie Hawn as Amanda Quaid / Duchess Swansbury and Thayer David as Josiah Widdicombe (Mormon patriarch). Directed by Melvin Frank; 34 actors are credited in all.
- Director Melvin Frank
- Jerry Wills as Dirtwater Sheriff
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Goldie Hawn as Amanda Quaid / Duchess Swansbury - Thayer David as Josiah Widdicombe (Mormon patriarch)
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George Segal as Charlie 'Dirtwater Fox' Malloy
Also Starring in The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox
· 30 more- Roy Jenson Bloodworth
- Richard Farnsworth Stagecoach driver
- John Alderson Trent
- Robert F. Hoy Ingersoll
- Jerry Gatlin Stein
- Walter Scott Graves
- Conrad Janis Gladstone (Widdicombe's assistant)
- Pat Ast Music Hall Singer
- E.J. André Prospector
- Bennie E. Dobbins Murphy
- Barbara Ulrich Maisie
- Jennifer Lee Pryor Trollop
- Sid Gould Rabbi
- Richard Jamison Waiter
- Ellyn Stern Bride
- Vern Porter Gambler
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- Prentiss Rowe Player
- Bill McLaughlin Murdock
- Glynn Rubin Music Hall Girl
- Harlan Knudson Cooper
- Kathy Christopher Floozie
- Jean Favre Drunk / Usher
- Clifford Turknett Ticket Agent
- Bill Lorenz Mueller
- Isle Kimble Greta
- Jim Frank Buckskin Joe
- Georgine Rozman Floozie
- Peter Rachback Groom
- Jerry Taft Dealer
- Ronald Colizzo Hotel Clerk
The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox Plot Summary
What happens in The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1882 San Francisco, a popular dance hall girl, Amanda Quaid / Duchess Swansbury, learns that Mormon millionaire Josiah Widdicombe is seeking a well-bred governess for his children. To fund the interview, she needs $65. She accepts an invitation from Charlie “Dirtwater Fox” Malloy to meet him in his hotel room, where she discovers he is carrying a satchel full of stolen money he acquired by double-crossing the Bloodworth gang in a bank robbery.
Full summary
The whole story of The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox, scene by scene
The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox.
The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “La volpe e la duchessa” and “Wer schluckt schon gerne blaue Bohnen?”.
- Also known as
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- La volpe e la duchessa
- Wer schluckt schon gerne blaue Bohnen?
- הדוכסית והנוכל
- Hraběnka a lišák z Dirtwateru
- La Duchesse et le Truand
- La duquesa y el truhán
- Герцогиня и Драный Лис
- A Duquesa e o Vilão
- 大老千与傻大姐
- Герцогиня та Зацькований Лис
- Księżna i błotny lis
- Kurnaz Tilki
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The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox?
The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox released?
The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox was released on April 1, 1976.
Who directed The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox?
The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox was directed by Melvin Frank.
More films by Melvin Frank Who is in the cast of The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox?
The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox stars Jerry Wills as Dirtwater Sheriff, Goldie Hawn as Amanda Quaid / Duchess Swansbury and Thayer David as Josiah Widdicombe (Mormon patriarch), among 34 credited actors.
Does The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox have a post-credit scene?
No. The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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