---
title: "Excuse My Dust"
year: 1951
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/excuse-my-dust-1951"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 51389
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 7.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Excuse My Dust (1951) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/excuse-my-dust-1951

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Excuse My Dust is a 1951 musical comedy film directed by Roy Rowland with uncredited direction by Edward Sedgwick. The movie, which is based on the 1943 book by Bellamy Partridge, stars Red Skelton, Sally Forrest, MacDonald Carey, and William Demarest. Set in an American small town in 1895, the plot follows Joe Belden, an inventor struggling to perfect a gasoline-powered horseless carriage. While the local community ridicules his invention, he is supported by his girlfriend. His efforts are further complicated by a rival named Cyrus Random, Jr., who attempts to win the affection of Joe's girlfriend and undermines his work by purchasing a competing vehicle. When Joe experiences a measure of success, the arrival of another woman creates a misunderstanding that leads his girlfriend to believe he has abandoned their relationship. The conflict culminates during a race for horseless vehicles, where Joe encounters difficulties and must rely on his former girlfriend for assistance. The film has a runtime of one hour and twenty-two minutes and was released in the United States on June 27, 1951.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I watch Excuse My Dust?
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### Q: Is Excuse My Dust worth watching?
Excuse My Dust holds a community rating of 7.8/10. It offers engaging Comedy, Music for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Excuse My Dust and when was it released?
Excuse My Dust is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 1951.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Excuse My Dust — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/51389)
- [Excuse My Dust (1951 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Excuse_My_Dust_(1951_film))
- [Excuse My Dust (1951) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0043514/fullcredits/)
- [Excuse My Dust (1951) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/51389-excuse-my-dust/cast)
- [Excuse My Dust](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/)
- [Excuse My Dust - Red Skelton](https://red-skelton.info/movies/excuse-my-dust/)

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