Comedy · United States of America · 1936 · 1h 15m

Poppy

Poppy poster
Director
A. Edward Sutherland
Cast
W.C. Fields as Eustace McGargle Rochelle Hudson as Poppy Richard Cromwell as Billy Farnsworth Catherine Doucet as Maggi Tubbs DePuizzi Lynne Overman as Attorney Whiffen Granville Bates as Mayor Farnsworth
Crew
Virginia Van Upp — Writer Waldemar Young — Writer Edith Head — Costume Design
Tagline

"Ladies and gentlemen...my daughter, Mademoiselle Poppy, will warble for you whilst I astonish you with feats of legerdemain!"

Synopsis

Carny con artist and snake-oil salesman Eustace McGargle tries to stay one step ahead of the sheriff but is completely devoted to his beloved daughter Poppy.

Mood & Themes
based on play or musicalcon artistsalesmansnake oilheiressshell gameadopted daughter
Key Collaborators
A. Edward Sutherland Director Virginia Van Upp Writer Waldemar Young Writer Edith Head Costume Design
Follow the Thread

A. Edward Sutherland directed Poppy. Explore their complete filmography and the collaborators who shaped their vision.

A. Edward Sutherland's filmography → More Comedy →
Agent-readable