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Texas Carnival is a american film of genre Comedy directed by Charles Walters released in USA on 5 october 1951 with Esther Williams
Texas Carnival (1951)
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Add to a movie listTexas Carnival is a 1951 musical film directed by Charles Walters. It stars Esther Williams, Red Skelton and Howard Keel.
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A dunk tank at a Texas carnival is operated by Debbie Telford and partner Cornie Quinell. An honest man, Cornie helps the inebriated Dan Sabinas, a millionaire rancher, who is being taken advantage of at another carny booth.Actors
Esther Williams
(Debbie Telford)
Red Skelton
(Cornie Quinell)
Howard Keel
(Slim Shelby)
Hans Conried
(Hotel Clerk)
Thurston Hall
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