Movie·1945·1h 40m
State Fair
For the young in heart! And romantic oldsters, too!
Directed By
Walter Lang
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
During their annual visit to the Iowa State Fair, the Frake family enjoy many adventures. Proud patriarch Abel has high hopes for his champion swine Blueboy; and his wife Melissa enters the mincemeat and pickles contest...with hilarious results.
Written By
Oscar Hammerstein II
Producer
William Perlberg
Cinematography
Leon Shamroy
Music
Richard Rodgers
Editor
J. Watson Webb Jr.
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
72 votes
Where to watch
Region: US
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// cast
Cast
Jeanne Crain
Margy Frake
Dana Andrews
Pat Gilbert
Dick Haymes
Wayne Frake
Vivian Blaine
Emily Edwards
Charles Winninger
Abel Frake
Fay Bainter
Melissa Frake
Donald Meek
Hippenstahl
Frank McHugh
McGee
Percy Kilbride
Dave Miller
Harry Morgan
Barker
Jane Nigh
Eleanor
William Marshall
Tommy Thomas
Phil Brown
Harry Ware
John Dehner
Hog Contest Announcer (uncredited)
Adele Jergens
Girl on Rollercoaster (uncredited)
Harry 'Snub' Pollard
Hog Calling Contest Spectator (uncredited)
Minerva Urecal
Woman Congratulating Mrs. Metcalf (uncredited)
Will Wright
Hog Judge (uncredited)
// crew
Crew
Walter Lang
Director
Oscar Hammerstein II
Screenplay
William Perlberg
Producer
Leon Shamroy
Director of Photography
J. Watson Webb Jr.
Editor
Richard Rodgers
Original Music Composer
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