State Fair(1945)
“For the young in heart! And romantic oldsters, too!”
Overview
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
Studio
20th Century Fox
Cast
Jeanne Crain
as Margy Frake
Dana Andrews
as Pat Gilbert
Dick Haymes
as Wayne Frake
Vivian Blaine
as Emily Edwards
Charles Winninger
as Abel Frake
Fay Bainter
as Melissa Frake
Donald Meek
as Hippenstahl
Frank McHugh
as McGee
Percy Kilbride
as Dave Miller
Harry Morgan
as Barker
Jane Nigh
as Eleanor
William Marshall
as Tommy Thomas
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1945
Runtime
1h 40m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Production Companies
20th Century Fox
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch State Fair?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for State Fair (1945).
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 and released in 1945. It is a music, comedy, romance film.
How long is State Fair?▼
State Fair has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
Who stars in State Fair?▼
The cast of State Fair includes Jeanne Crain as Margy Frake, Dana Andrews as Pat Gilbert, Dick Haymes as Wayne Frake, Vivian Blaine as Emily Edwards, Charles Winninger as Abel Frake and more.
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