The Farmer's Daughter (1940)
She Made Broadyway Boys Into Handy-Men!
Broadway producer Nicksie North and press agent Scoop Trimble find an investor for their next show who insists that they cast his ex-girlfriend, Clarice Sheldon, in the lead role and rehearse out of town. The crew set up on a family farm, and all is well until the leading man falls for the farmer's daughter, Patience Bingham.
Director: James P. Hogan
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 61 min
Release Date: March 29, 1940
Cast
- Martha Raye - Patience Bingham
- Charles Ruggles - Nicksie North
- Richard Denning - Dennis Crane
- Gertrude Michael - Clarice Sheldon
- William Frawley - Scoop Trimble
- Inez Courtney - Emily French
- William Demarest - Victor Walsh
- Jack Norton - Shimmy Conway
- William Duncan - Tom Bingham
- Ann Shoemaker - Mrs. Bingham
Screenplay
- Lewis R. Foster (Screenplay)
- Delmer Daves (Story)
Music: Leo Shuken
Cinematography: Leo Tover
Editing: Archie Marshek
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes, Fun Physical Comedy
Keywords
show business, backstage, slapstick comedy, jinx, romance, theatrical producer, leading man, farmer, rabbit's foot, understudy, farmer's daughter, farmer family, straw hat circuit, silly, temperamental actress
More Films by Director: James P. Hogan
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Farmer's Daughter about?
- Broadway producer Nicksie North and press agent Scoop Trimble find an investor for their next show who insists that they cast his ex-girlfriend, Clarice Sheldon, in the lead role and rehearse out of town. The crew set up on a family farm, and all is well until the leading man falls for the farmer's daughter, Patience Bingham.
- Who directed The Farmer's Daughter?
- The Farmer's Daughter was directed by James P. Hogan.
- Who stars in The Farmer's Daughter?
- The Farmer's Daughter stars Martha Raye, Charles Ruggles, Richard Denning, Gertrude Michael, William Frawley, Inez Courtney.
- How long is The Farmer's Daughter?
- The Farmer's Daughter has a runtime of 1h 1m (61 minutes).
- What genre is The Farmer's Daughter?
- The Farmer's Daughter is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Farmer's Daughter produced?
- The Farmer's Daughter was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Farmer's Daughter?
- The themes of The Farmer's Daughter include: Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes, Fun Physical Comedy.