Carousel

Carousel -

Movie

1956

2 HOURS 8 MINS

Musical

Based on the Rodgers and Hammerstein stage musical, a carousel barker in purgatory gets to return to Earth for one day to make amends with his neglected family and teach his daughter an important life lesson.

Movie
Trailer

6.6

63%

Cast & Crew

Gordon MacRae

Gordon MacRae Billy Bigelow

Shirley Jones

Shirley Jones Julie Jordan

Cameron Mitchell

Cameron Mitchell Jigger Craigin

Barbara Ruick

Barbara Ruick Carrie Pipperidge

Claramae Turner Cousin Nettie

Robert Rounseville Mr. Enoch Snow

Gene Lockhart

Gene Lockhart Starkeeper/Dr. Selden

Audrey Christie Mrs. Mullin

Susan Luckey Louise Bigelow

William LeMassena Heavenly Friend

John Dehner

John Dehner Mr. Bascombe

Jacques d'Amboise Louise's Dancing Partner

Frank Tweddell Captain Watson (uncredited)

Richard Deacon First Policeman (uncredited)

Dee Pollak Enoch Snow, Jr. (uncredited)

Sylvia Stanton Contortionist (uncredited)

Mary Orozco Fat Woman (uncredited)

Tor Johnson

Tor Johnson Strong Man (uncredited)

Marion Dempsey Sword Swallower (uncredited)

Edward Mundy Fire-eater (uncredited)

Angelo Rossitto Midget (uncredited)

Henry King Director

Henry Ephron Producer

Richard Rodgers

Richard Rodgers Non-Original Music

Charles G. Clarke Cinematography

William Reynolds Film Editing

Jack Martin Smith Art Direction

Lyle R. Wheeler Art Direction

Stanley Hough Assistant Director

Phoebe Ephron Screenwriter

Henry Ephron Screenwriter

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1956 Movie

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Upcoming TV Airings

The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.

Wednesday, April 22

6:00 AM

A dead carnival barker (Gordon MacRae) gets to return to Earth for a day to guide his daughter.

Sunday, May 3

10:00 AM

A dead carnival barker (Gordon MacRae) gets to return to Earth for a day to guide his daughter.

Wednesday, May 6

3:50 AM

A dead carnival barker (Gordon MacRae) gets to return to Earth for a day to guide his daughter.