The Farmer Takes a Wife (1953)

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Erie Canal, N.Y., 1850: Molly Larkins, cook on Jotham Klore's canal boat, has a love-hate relationship with her boss. She hires handsome new haul-horse driver Dan Harrow and the inevitable triangle develops (complicated by Dan's desire to farm and Molly's to boat) against a background of the canalmen's fight against the encroaching railroad.

Director: Henry Levin
Genre: Music, Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 81 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Production: 20th Century Fox
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Musical Theater and Broadway Magic, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour, Musical Spectacle

Keywords

musical

More Films by Director: Henry Levin
More Films in Genre: Music, Comedy, Romance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Farmer Takes a Wife about?
Erie Canal, N.Y., 1850: Molly Larkins, cook on Jotham Klore's canal boat, has a love-hate relationship with her boss. She hires handsome new haul-horse driver Dan Harrow and the inevitable triangle develops (complicated by Dan's desire to farm and Molly's to boat) against a background of the canalmen's fight against the encroaching railroad.
Who directed The Farmer Takes a Wife?
The Farmer Takes a Wife was directed by Henry Levin.
Who stars in The Farmer Takes a Wife?
The Farmer Takes a Wife stars Betty Grable, Dale Robertson, Thelma Ritter, John Carroll, Eddie Foy Jr., Charlotte Austin.
How long is The Farmer Takes a Wife?
The Farmer Takes a Wife has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
What genre is The Farmer Takes a Wife?
The Farmer Takes a Wife is a Music, Comedy, Romance film.
Where was The Farmer Takes a Wife produced?
The Farmer Takes a Wife was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Farmer Takes a Wife?
The themes of The Farmer Takes a Wife include: Musical Theater and Broadway Magic, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour, Musical Spectacle.