The Traveling Saleswoman
The Traveling Saleswoman

The Traveling Saleswoman

1950Movie75 minEnglish

The daughter of a soap manufacturer heads to the wild and woolly west to sell her daddy's product.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Lesley SelanderGenres: Comedy, Western

Plot Summary

A determined young woman, Martha travels to the Wild West to secure a contract for her late uncle's mining equipment company. Despite facing skepticism and the rough nature of the frontier, she uses her quick wit and charm to overcome obstacles. Along the way, she encounters a handsome sheriff and a charming outlaw, leading to humorous predicaments and romantic entanglements.

Critical Reception

The Traveling Saleswoman was largely a B-movie production, intended as a lighthearted comedic Western. Contemporary reviews often highlighted Joan Davis's energetic performance and the film's slapstick humor, though some found the plot predictable and the western elements secondary to the comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Joan Davis's comedic talent and energetic performance.
  • Viewers enjoyed the lighthearted and amusing plot with its slapstick elements.
  • Some found the story to be a bit too formulaic for its genre.

Google audience: Audience reception for The Traveling Saleswoman is not extensively documented on Google. However, general sentiment suggests appreciation for its comedic nature and the lead actress's performance, making it a pleasant, if not groundbreaking, viewing experience.

Fun Fact

The film was one of several attempts to capitalize on the popularity of female comedians in the late 1940s and early 1950s, though it did not achieve significant award recognition.

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