The Paleface
One of Bob Hope's best comedies of his illustrious career! I'm tempted to call this an essential movie, it's just that good. Funny doesn't quite describe what goes on here. Jane Russell is his co-star; many have said that she wasn't a good actress but it doesn't matter, after all, it's Hope's film, not hers.

Painless Peter Potter (Bob Hope) decides to go west to seek his fortune. But if you think it's because Horace Greely said, "Go West, young man," you'll be wrong. Potter as a dentist isn't painless, he's about as inept as one can be. Calamity Jane (Jane Russell), an outlaw in this case, is convinced by the government to go undercover. She's promised a pardon if she'll help capture a gunrunner, Terris (Robert Armstrong). It's inevitable that Potter & Calamity cross paths. They get married giving her a better cover & she manages to make Potter look like he's the undercover agent. It's hilarious to see Potter doing all of these incredible shooting feats, he's even more inept with a gun than he is at dentistry, when it's Calamity making the shots from behind the scenes.

Bob Hope's screen personna of the irresistible (so he thinks) ladies man, inept, cowardly & (a lack of) control of his destiny, has never been showcased any better than here. He's got it down to a tee now. We even get the song, "Buttons & Bows", which was an Academy award winner for best song for 1948. Potter's rescue of Calamity is classic comedy, even Potter gets it right one time. One of the funniest scenes in the film involves Potter all dressed in gunfighter garb getting advice from everyone telling how to do the gunfight. It's hilarious to see Potter looking for his adversary, reciting all the advice & getting it more confused with each recital.

The quality of the video is excellent & there are some bonus features, mostly career highlights.

One of Bob Hope's Best!
I have loved this movie and the sequel, Son of Paleface, since childhood. Jane Russell is at her best in both films. As a classic film buff I think this movie should be in any collection.

Bob Hope - The Paleface.
The first movie I received from Amazon.Com had the voices start after the picture started. It was similar to a foreign film dubbed into english.

The second movie didn't have the same problem.

I thought it was a classic Bob Hope movie. It was an enjoyable film, and quite funny, although I don't thinkl it will appeal to all people. As soon as money becomes available I will look at purchasing others.

Painless Peter Potter
This is my favourite "western" ever! Well, it isn't really a western, but Jane Russell is Calamity Jane! She's a woman on a mission to right some wrongs, but the bad guys are after her, so she picks up 'Painless Peter Potter'(Bob Hope) and the hilarities begin as she poses as his wife. Jane is a delight, but Bob really steals the show. He also sings his award-winning 'Buttons and Bows'. I recommend this one for a night of fun and laughter. (Why not follow up with 'Son of Paleface?')

Hope at his best!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is perhaps Bob Hope's funniest film, what more can I say. But you'll laugh whether he's pulling teeth, killing indians or dressing like a disgraced medicine man. There's also Jane Russell as a glamarous Calamity Jane.