The Kettles in the Ozarks (1956): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
The Kettles in the Ozarks is a 1956 comedy directed by Charles Lamont, starring Arthur Hunnicutt as Sedgewick Kettle, Marjorie Main and Richard Eyer. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 21m (81 min)
- Director
- Charles Lamont
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Kettles in the Ozarks About?
The premise of The Kettles in the Ozarks without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
All new crop of fun finds Ma and her children heading to Mournful Hollow, Arkansas, to lend a hand on Pa’s brother Sedgewick’s farm. Their quiet visit turns chaotic when two bootleggers rent Sedge’s barn to distill moonshine. The family’s meddling forces the crooks to face the consequences.
The Kettles in the Ozarks Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- ma and pa kettle series
- brother
Where to Watch The Kettles in the Ozarks
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Kettles in the Ozarks Cast & Characters
Arthur Hunnicutt leads the cast as Sedgewick Kettle, with Marjorie Main as Ma Kettle and Richard Eyer as Billy Kettle. Directed by Charles Lamont; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director Charles Lamont
- Arthur Hunnicutt as Sedgewick Kettle
- Marjorie Main as Ma Kettle
- Richard Eyer as Billy Kettle
- Cheryl Callaway as Susie Kettle
Also Starring in The Kettles in the Ozarks
· 15 more- Olive Sturgess Nancy Kettle
- Una Merkel Miss Bedelia Baines
- Joe Sawyer Bancroft Baines
- Paul Wexler Rev. Martin
- Ted de Corsia Professor
- Dave O'Brien Conductor
- Sarah Padden Mrs. Tinware
- Richard Deacon Big Trout
- William Fawcett Elderly Man at Dance
- Robert Easton Lafe
- Sid Tomack Benny
- Harry Hines Joe
- Bonnie Franklin Betty (uncredited)
- Patricia Morrow Sally
- Louis Da Pron Mountaineer
The Kettles in the Ozarks Plot Summary
What happens in The Kettles in the Ozarks 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
Ma Kettle Marjorie Main and 13 of her 16 kids head to help Sedgwick Kettle Arthur Hunnicutt on his farm in Mournful Hollow, Arkansas. They waste no time turning both the train station waiting room and the train’s day coach into a complete shambles, setting a lively, chaotic tone for the visit.
Full summary
The whole story of The Kettles in the Ozarks, scene by scene
The Kettles in the Ozarks Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Kettles in the Ozarks.
The Kettles in the Ozarks Also Known As
Also known as “Ma and Pa Kettle in The Kettles in the Ozarks”.
- Also known as
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- Ma and Pa Kettle in The Kettles in the Ozarks
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Movies Like The Kettles in the Ozarks
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Kettles on Old MacDonald’s Farm, Ma and Pa Kettle and Ma and Pa Kettle at Home.
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The Kettles on Old MacDonald’s Farm 1957 -
Ma and Pa Kettle 1949 -
Ma and Pa Kettle at Home 1954 -
Ma and Pa Kettle Back on the Farm 1951 -
Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town 1950 -
Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair 1952 -
Ma and Pa Kettle at Waikiki 1955 -
Kentucky Kernels 1934 -
Them Thar Hills 1934 -
Over the Hill 1931 -
Feudin’ Fools 1952 -
Moonshine 1918
The Kettles in the Ozarks FAQ: Where to Watch & Cast
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of The Kettles in the Ozarks, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Kettles in the Ozarks?
The Kettles in the Ozarks runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).
When was The Kettles in the Ozarks released?
The Kettles in the Ozarks was released on April 1, 1956.
Who directed The Kettles in the Ozarks?
The Kettles in the Ozarks was directed by Charles Lamont.
More films by Charles Lamont Who is in the cast of The Kettles in the Ozarks?
The Kettles in the Ozarks stars Arthur Hunnicutt as Sedgewick Kettle, Marjorie Main as Ma Kettle and Richard Eyer as Billy Kettle, among 19 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Kettles in the Ozarks?
In the US, The Kettles in the Ozarks is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
Does The Kettles in the Ozarks have a post-credit scene?
No. The Kettles in the Ozarks has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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