State Fair
1945
Feature Film
★ 7/10
Released 8/30/1945 (United States)
📖 Storyline
The farm family Frake heads for the Iowa State Fair. On the first day, discontented daughter Margy and her brother Wayne meet attractive new flames, as does Father's prize hog Blue Boy. As the fair proceeds, so do the romances. Must sweethearts separate when the fair closes? —Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>The farm family Frake heads for the Iowa State Fair. On the first day, discontented daughter Margy and her brother Wayne meet attractive new flames, as does Father's prize hog Blue Boy. As the fair proceeds, so do the romances. Must sweethearts separate when the fair closes? —Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>
🎭 Cast & Crew
Director
Walter Lang
Main Star
Jeanne Crain, Character: Margy Frake
Supporting
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 Marty), Phil Brown (as Harry Ware), Robert Adler (as Ring-Toss Spectator), Hal Aldridge III (as Undetermined Secondary Role), Russell Ash (as Undetermined Secondary Role), Dorothy Bailer (as Undetermined Secondary Role), Lee Bailey (as Undetermined Secondary Role)
ℹ️ Details
Awards
Won 1 Oscar 4 wins total
IMDb Rating
7/10
(4,750 votes)
Reviews
71
Release Date
8/30/1945 (United States)
Format
Feature Film
Filmed In
United States
Country
United States