Skip to content
What's After the Movie?
Comedy

Ma and Pa Kettle at Home (1954): Cast

Ma and Pa Kettle at Home (1954) movie poster

Ma and Pa Kettle at Home is a 1954 comedy directed by Charles Lamont, starring Brett Halsey as Elwin Kettle, Patricia Morrow and Percy Kilbride. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.

Loading streaming availability…
Ma and Pa Kettle at Home (1954) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 20m (80 min)
Director
Charles Lamont
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Ma and Pa Kettle at Home About?

The premise of Ma and Pa Kettle at Home without spoilers.

The latest Kettle adventure sees the family’s simple farm turned upside down when a group of Indians attempts to light a fire in the Kettle’s hearth using an old‑fashioned smoke‑signal method. Meanwhile, judges arrive to award a scholarship to a local child, and the Kettles must impress them by showcasing the most attractive farm and the best home environment for raising their kids.

Ma and Pa Kettle at Home Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • cape flattery washington
  • son
  • scholarship
  • essay contest
  • family relationships
  • dog
  • essay
  • weekend
  • torrential rain
  • rainstorm
  • contest judge
  • christmas carol
+38 more
  • santa claus
  • reference to william shakespeare
  • christmas tree
  • motorcycle cop
  • sister sister relationship
  • rocking chair
  • brother sister relationship
  • milking a cow
  • librarian
  • bow and arrow
  • mother daughter relationship
  • mother son relationship
  • horse and carriage
  • father son relationship
  • new york city
  • father daughter relationship
  • listening to a radio
  • husband wife relationship
  • reference to sonja henie
  • singing
  • pet dog
  • ruse
  • axe
  • rooster
  • quilt
  • corset
  • camera
  • pipe smoking
  • little girl
  • bull
  • girdle
  • ram
  • pig
  • little boy
  • barn
  • goat
  • hammock
  • cow
Loading streaming availability…
Cast & crew

Ma and Pa Kettle at Home Cast & Characters

Brett Halsey leads the cast as Elwin Kettle, with Patricia Morrow as Susie Kettle and Percy Kilbride as Pa Kettle. Directed by Charles Lamont; 9 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Ma and Pa Kettle at Home

· 5 more
From the director

More from Charles Lamont

More films directed by Charles Lamont: The Kettles in the Ozarks, Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy, Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops and Abbott and Costello Go to Mars.

Full filmography
Details

Ma and Pa Kettle at Home Also Known As

Also known as “7. Ma and Pa Kettle at Home (1954)”.

Also known as
  • 7. Ma and Pa Kettle at Home (1954)

Seen Ma and Pa Kettle at Home?

FAQ

Ma and Pa Kettle at Home FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Ma and Pa Kettle at Home?

Ma and Pa Kettle at Home runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

When was Ma and Pa Kettle at Home released?

Ma and Pa Kettle at Home was released on March 10, 1954.

Who directed Ma and Pa Kettle at Home?

Ma and Pa Kettle at Home was directed by Charles Lamont.

More films by Charles Lamont

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

Ma and Pa Kettle at Home stars Brett Halsey as Elwin Kettle, Patricia Morrow as Susie Kettle and Percy Kilbride as Pa Kettle, among 9 credited actors.

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

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

Coming soon to your phone

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app