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1956 American western comedy film
- The First Traveling Saleslady is a 1956 American western comedy film directed by Arthur Lubin and starring Ginger Rogers, Carol Channing and Barry Nelson. Commercially unsuccessful, it was among the films that helped to close the already struggling RKO Pictures.
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Corset company owner and independent-thinking suffragette Rose Gillray has her wagon struck by a 'horseless carriage' in 1897 New York. This early automobile is driven by Charlie Masters, who tells her it is the transportation of the future.
The First Traveling Saleslady. In the late 1800s, 2 east coast sales ladies decide to stop selling corsets and head West to sell barbed wire to Texas cowboys but they face opposition from big ranchers who fear that steel wire would hurt cattle.
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- Comedy, Western
- Arthur Lubin
- 1956-08-29
Jan 26, 2010 · Set in the 1890s, The First Traveling Saleslady (1956) tells the story of Rose Gillray (Ginger Rogers), who strikes a deal with a steel manufacturer to peddle barbed wire when her corset business comes undone. The film marked Rogers' return to RKO after a 10-year absence and was also the last film produced by that studio.
- Arthur Lubin, Richard Mayberry, Ira Stewart
- Ginger Rogers
The First Traveling Saleslady (1956) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
In the late 1800s, 2 east coast sales ladies decide to stop selling corsets and head West to sell barbed wire to Texas cowboys but they face opposition from big ranchers who fear that steel wire would hurt cattle. At the turn of the century, Miss Rose Gillray (Ginger Rogers) and ex-showbiz friend Molly Wade (Carol Channing) get involved in ...
Overview. At the turn of the century Rose and ex-showbiz friend Molly get involved in selling steel. When they come unstuck with corsets they embark on the even more hazardous project of selling barbed wire to highly suspicious Texas cowboys. Arthur Lubin. Director. Devery Freeman.
In 1897 New York, Rose Gillray (Ginger Rogers) struggles to keep her corset business afloat. When Rose suggests that singer Molly Wade (Carol Channing) wear her daring new corset in her revue, the...
- Comedy
