The Farmer’s Daughter (1947): Cast & Plot
The Farmer’s Daughter is a 1947 romantic comedy directed by H. C. Potter, starring Loretta Young as Katrin Holstrom, Lex Barker and James Arness. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- H. C. Potter
- Original language
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English - Studio
- RKO Radio Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Farmer’s Daughter About?
The premise of The Farmer’s Daughter without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A Gal with Cultivating Ways! After leaving her family’s farm to study nursing in the city, a young woman finds herself on an unexpected path towards politics.
The Farmer’s Daughter Themes & Keywords
· 14 tags- political satire
- satire comedy
- woman
- young
- politics
- farmers daughter
- congressman
- election
- maid
- butler
- swede
- mother son relationship
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- campaign
- based on play
The Farmer’s Daughter Cast & Characters
Loretta Young leads the cast as Katrin Holstrom, with Lex Barker as Olaf Holstrom and James Arness as Peter Holstrom (as James Aurness). Directed by H. C. Potter; 22 actors are credited in all.
- Director H. C. Potter
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Loretta Young as Katrin Holstrom - Lex Barker as Olaf Holstrom
- James Arness as Peter Holstrom (as James Aurness)
- Anna Q. Nilsson as Mrs. Holstrom
Also Starring in The Farmer’s Daughter
· 18 more- Keith Andes Sven Holstrom
- Rhys Williams Adolph Petree
- Ethel Barrymore Agatha Morley
- Joseph Cotten Glenn Morley
- Charles Bickford Joseph Clancy
- Art Baker Anders J. Finley
- Bess Flowers Party Guest (uncredited)
- Charles McGraw Fisher - Finley's Henchman (uncredited)
- Thurston Hall Wilbur Johnson
- Jason Robards Sr. Night Editor (uncredited)
- Harry Shannon Mr. Holstrom
- Harry Davenport Dr. Matthew Sulven
- Joe Gilbert Announcer (uncredited)
- William Bakewell Windor
- Tom Powers Hy Nordick
- Brandon Beach Party Guest
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- Rose Hobart Virginia Thatcher
- William Harrigan Ward Hughes
More from H. C. Potter
More films directed by H. C. Potter: Top Secret Affair, Three for the Show, The Miniver Story and You Gotta Stay Happy.
The Farmer’s Daughter Plot Summary
What happens in The Farmer’s Daughter from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Swedish-American Katie Holstrom [Loretta Young] leaves the family farm to attend nursing school in Capitol City, eager to build a life beyond the fields. When barn painter Adolph Petree [Rhys Williams] offers her a ride, he quickly turns selfish, stealing her money along the way and forcing her to confront hardship on her own. Rather than ask her family for help, she takes a steady, independent path and finds work as a maid for political power broker Agatha Morley [Ethel Barrymore] and her son, U.S. Representative Glenn Morley [Joseph Cotten]. Katie’s unpretentious, down-to-earth common sense quickly earns Agatha’s respect and the discreet approval of the loyal butler Joseph Clancy [Charles Bickford], while Glenn is struck by her charm and resolve.
Full summary
The whole story of The Farmer’s Daughter, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Farmer’s Daughter?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actress portrays Katie Holstrom in the film?
Cars in The Farmer’s Daughter
16 cars on screen, including the 1941 Lincoln Zephyr and the Willys MB 'Jeep'.
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1941 Lincoln Zephyr Important role -
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1941 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Minor role -
1935 De Soto Airstream Minor role
The Farmer’s Daughter Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “Meine Braut, der Senator” and “Katie for Congress”.
- Also known as
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- Meine Braut, der Senator
- Katie for Congress
- Die Farmerstochter
- La moglie celebre
- Un destino de mujer
- Дъщерята на фермера
- 농부의 딸
- 农家女
- Ma femme est un grand homme
- Дочь фермера
- Дочка фермера
- Farmarin tytär
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- Katrin gör karriär
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Farmer’s Daughters, The Farmer’s Wife and City Girl.
The Farmer’s Daughter FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Farmer’s Daughter, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Farmer’s Daughter?
The Farmer’s Daughter runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was The Farmer’s Daughter released?
The Farmer’s Daughter was released on March 26, 1947.
Who directed The Farmer’s Daughter?
The Farmer’s Daughter was directed by H. C. Potter.
More films by H. C. Potter Who is in the cast of The Farmer’s Daughter?
The Farmer’s Daughter stars Loretta Young as Katrin Holstrom, Lex Barker as Olaf Holstrom and James Arness as Peter Holstrom (as James Aurness), among 22 credited actors.
Does The Farmer’s Daughter have a post-credit scene?
No. The Farmer’s Daughter has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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