Dr. Quackenbush Skis the Headwall

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Dr. Quackenbush Skis the Headwall

1942

1h 0m

6.0(1 votes)

Comedy

Overview

The misadventures of eccentric Dr. Erasmus Quackenbush, African explorer, as he travels to see the Eastern Slope Region of New Hampshire’s White Mountains.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

John H. Marshall

Dr. Erasmus B. Quackenbush

Homer White

Bevins

James Heigham

Dr. Quackenbush's Nephew

David Heigham

Dr. Quackenbush's Nephew

Toni Matt

Himself

Benno Rybizka

Himself

Hannes Schneider

Himself

Lucy Twitchell

Girl Racer

Joe Dodge

Himself

Harvey Dow Gibson

Creative team

Directed by: Sidney Shurcliff
Written by: Sidney Shurcliff

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