State Fair (1933): Cast
State Fair is a 1933 comedy drama directed by Henry King, starring Will Rogers as Abel Frake, Hobart Cavanaugh and Victor Jory. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Henry King
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Fox Film Corporation
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is State Fair About?
The premise of State Fair without spoilers.
A “demand” showing of the unforgettable film that brought Will Rogers his greatest fame! The children of Iowa farmers find love, with mixed results, at the state fair.
State Fair Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- national film registry
- family relationships
- boar
- iowa
- state fair
- blockbuster
- cynicism
- remade
- hog
- tent camping
- cooking contest
- pre code film
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- prologue
- based on the novel of the same name
- livestock show
- thoroughbred racing
- young love
- carnival sideshow
- sideshow barker
- arena
- trophy
- observational humor
- womanizer
- culture clash
- cooking competition
- wager
- marching band
- ends with a kiss
- trapeze artist
- carnival ride
- congressman
- romantic breakup and reconciliation
- reporter
- farmer
- love
- breakup
- farm
- dating
- rainstorm
- rural setting
- storekeeper
- seduction
- roller coaster
- ring toss
- pickle
- naivete
- mince meat
- marriage proposal
- courtship
- carousel
State Fair Cast & Characters
Will Rogers leads the cast as Abel Frake, with Hobart Cavanaugh as Professor Fred Coin (Uncredited) and Victor Jory as Hoop Toss Barker. Directed by Henry King; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director Henry King
- Will Rogers as Abel Frake
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Hobart Cavanaugh as Professor Fred Coin (Uncredited) -
Victor Jory as Hoop Toss Barker -
Norman Foster as Wayne Frake
Also Starring in State Fair
· 15 more- Janet Gaynor Margy Frake
- Erville Alderson Martin, Hog Breeder (Uncredited)
- John Sheehan Barker at Aerial Act (Uncredited)
- Lew Ayres Pat Gilbert
- Harry Holman Professor Tyler Cramp (Uncredited)
- Ruth Warren Mrs. Edwin Metcalfe (Uncredited)
- Sally Eilers Emily Joyce
- Frank Melton Harry Ware
- Lucille Ward Woman in Cranapple Contest (Uncredited)
- Frank Craven Storekeeper
- Doro Merande Mrs. Metcalfe's Acquaintance at Food Contest (Uncredited)
- Louise Dresser Melissa Frake
- Joe Caits Baker A. Noblemable (Uncredited)
- Edward Mundy Barker (Uncredited)
- Judge Dike Contest Judge (Uncredited)
More from Henry King
More films directed by Henry King, best-rated first: The Gunfighter, The Snows of Kilimanjaro, Tender Is the Night and Beloved Infidel.
State Fair Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Jahrmarkt der Liebe” and “La foire aux illusions”.
- Also known as
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- Jahrmarkt der Liebe
- La foire aux illusions
- Jahrmarktsrummel
- Montagne russe
- Ярмарка штата
- 赛珍会
- La feria de la vida
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State Fair FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of State Fair, each answered in a sentence.
How long is State Fair?
State Fair runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was State Fair released?
State Fair was released on February 10, 1933.
Who directed State Fair?
State Fair was directed by Henry King.
More films by Henry King Who is in the cast of State Fair?
State Fair stars Will Rogers as Abel Frake, Hobart Cavanaugh as Professor Fred Coin (Uncredited) and Victor Jory as Hoop Toss Barker, among 19 credited actors.
Does State Fair have a post-credit scene?
No. State Fair has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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