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Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair (1952): Cast

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Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair is a 1952 adventure comedy directed by Charles Barton, starring Percy Kilbride as Pa Kettle, Jackie Jackson and Lori Nelson. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes.

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Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair (1952) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 18m (78 min)
Director
Charles Barton
Genres
Comedy , Adventure
Original language
English
Studio
Universal International Pictures
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair About?

The premise of Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair without spoilers.

At the county fair, Ma and Pa Kettle scramble to raise the tuition money needed for their daughter Rosie to attend college. Ma enters the baking contest, while Pa bets on a trotter in the horse race. Amid the chaos Rosie falls for the charming Marvin Johnson, adding romance to the comedy.

Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair Themes & Keywords

· 37 tags
  • ma and pa kettle series
  • b movie
  • comic indian
  • religion
  • deception
  • pa talks about god
  • cigarette smoking
  • racial stereotype
  • college fund raising
  • jam making
  • slang
  • 1950s
+25 more
  • local con man foiled again
  • carnival con man
  • family farm
  • county fair grounds
  • large family
  • slapstick comedy
  • main and kilbride
  • daughter
  • money
  • young
  • horse racing
  • county fair
  • reference to the washington redskins
  • reference to the cleveland indians
  • reference to hank greenberg
  • prize winner
  • reference to abbott and costello
  • amusement park ride
  • jockey
  • racetrack
  • hick
  • runaway horse
  • carnival game
  • harness racing
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair Cast & Characters

Percy Kilbride leads the cast as Pa Kettle, with Jackie Jackson as Henry Kettle (uncredited) and Lori Nelson as Rosie Kettle. Directed by Charles Barton; 11 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Charles Barton

More films directed by Charles Barton: Zorro, the Avenger, The Peter Tchaikovsky Story, Dance with Me, Henry and Double Crossbones.

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Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair Also Known As

Also known as “5. Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair (1952)”.

Also known as
  • 5. Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair (1952)

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Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair?

Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).

When was Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair released?

Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair was released on July 11, 1952.

Who directed Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair?

Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair was directed by Charles Barton.

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Who is in the cast of Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair?

Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair stars Percy Kilbride as Pa Kettle, Jackie Jackson as Henry Kettle (uncredited) and Lori Nelson as Rosie Kettle, among 11 credited actors.

Does Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair have a post-credit scene?

No. Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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