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Still from State Fair — State Fair (1933) — Henry KingPhotographed by Joseph A. Valentine and Hal Mohr

Henry King

State Fair

Name: State Fair
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 1933
Duration: 97 min

English / 1933 / 1h 37m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama Comedy

Letterboxd: 3.34/5·1.5K ratings·380 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

The children of Iowa farmers find love, with mixed results, at the state fair.

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Directed by Henry King
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Position 69

Credits

Crew

DirectorHenry King

WriterSonya Levien, Paul Green

CinematographerJoseph A. Valentine, Hal Mohr

Composer

Louis De Francesco

EditorRobert Bischoff

ProducerWinfield R. Sheehan

Cast

Janet Gaynoras Margy Frake

Will Rogersas Abel Frake

Lew Ayresas Pat Gilbert

Sally Eilersas Emily Joyce

Norman Fosteras Wayne Frake

Louise Dresseras Melissa Frake

Frank Cravenas Storekeeper

Victor Joryas Hoop Toss Barker

Frank Meltonas Harry Ware

Hobart Cavanaughas Professor Fred Coin (Uncredited)

Doro Merandeas Mrs. Metcalfe's Acquaintance at Food Contest (Uncredited)

Erville Aldersonas Martin, Hog Breeder (Uncredited)

Joe Caitsas Baker A. Noblemable (Uncredited)

Judge Dikeas Contest Judge (Uncredited)

Harry Holmanas Professor Tyler Cramp (Uncredited)

Edward Mundyas Barker (Uncredited)

John Sheehanas Barker at Aerial Act (Uncredited)

Lucille Wardas Woman in Cranapple Contest (Uncredited)

Ruth Warrenas Mrs. Edwin Metcalfe (Uncredited)

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