State Fair (1945)
For the young in heart! And romantic oldsters, too!
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.
Director: Walter Lang
Genre: Music, Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: August 29, 1945
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
Screenplay
- Oscar Hammerstein II (Lyricist)
- Oscar Hammerstein II (Screenplay)
- Paul Green (Adaptation)
- Sonya Levien (Adaptation)
- Philip Stong (Novel)
Music: Richard Rodgers
Cinematography: Leon Shamroy
Editing: J. Watson Webb Jr.
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, state fair
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is State Fair about?
- 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.
- Who directed State Fair?
- State Fair was directed by Walter Lang.
- Who stars in State Fair?
- State Fair stars Jeanne Crain, Dana Andrews, Dick Haymes, Vivian Blaine, Charles Winninger, Fay Bainter.
- How long is State Fair?
- State Fair has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is State Fair?
- State Fair is a Music, Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was State Fair produced?
- State Fair was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of State Fair?
- The themes of State Fair include: Musical Theater and Broadway Magic, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour, Musical Spectacle.