State Fair (1962): Cast
State Fair is a 1962 music comedy directed by José Ferrer, starring Tom Ewell as Abel Frake, Alice Faye and Pat Boone. It runs 2 hours.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- José Ferrer
- Original language
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English - Studio
- 20th Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is State Fair About?
The premise of State Fair without spoilers.
The Frake family, a group of Texas farmers, travel to the Texas State Fair in Dallas where the parents are determined to win the livestock and cooking contests. Meanwhile, their daughter Margy and son Wayne, restless and eager for adventure, each encounter a charming new romantic interest.
State Fair Themes & Keywords
· 23 tags- state fair
- remake
- singing
- based on novel
- dallas texas
- redhead
- color remake of black and white film
- remake of remake
- race car
- texas
- reference to genghis khan
- bare chested man
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- rodgers and hammerstein
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- brother
- fair
- song and dance
- car race
- singer
- rural setting
- pig
- marriage
- family relationships
State Fair Cast & Characters
Tom Ewell leads the cast as Abel Frake, with Alice Faye as Melissa Frake and Pat Boone as Wayne Frake. Directed by José Ferrer; 14 actors are credited in all.
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Director José Ferrer
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Tom Ewell as Abel Frake - Alice Faye as Melissa Frake
- Pat Boone as Wayne Frake
- Pamela Tiffin as Margy Frake
Also Starring in State Fair
· 10 more- Jack Carr Husky Man at Mincemeat Contest (uncredited)
- Robert Foulk Mincemeat Judge
- Ann-Margret Emily Porter
- Meat Loaf Boy in Stands (uncredited)
- David Brandon Harry Ware
- Wally Cox Hipplewaite
- Bobby Darin Jerry Dundee
- Clem Harvey Doc Cramer
- Tap Canutt Red Hoertert
- Linda Henrich Betty Jean
More from José Ferrer
One more film directed by José Ferrer: Return to Peyton Place.
Cars in State Fair
50 cars on screen, including the 1962 Devin and the 1953 Austin-Healey 100/4.
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1962 Devin Main role -
1953 Austin-Healey 100/4 Important role -
1961 Dodge Dart Phoenix Important role -
1948 Jaguar XK 120 Important role
State Fair Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Alla fiera per un marito” and “La foire aux illusions”.
- Also known as
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- Alla fiera per un marito
- La foire aux illusions
- Texas-Show
- Feira de Ilusões
- 我心已许
- 어느 박람회장에서 생긴 일
- Νύχτες Του Απρίλη
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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 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was State Fair released?
State Fair was released on March 9, 1962.
Who directed State Fair?
State Fair was directed by José Ferrer.
More films by José Ferrer Who is in the cast of State Fair?
State Fair stars Tom Ewell as Abel Frake, Alice Faye as Melissa Frake and Pat Boone as Wayne Frake, among 14 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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