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Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair

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Lazy Pa (Percy Kilbride) and hard-working Ma Kettle (Marjorie Main) get set to compete in the Cape Flattery County Fair, where they are up against Birdie Hicks (Esther Dale), their old nemesis. The events include a harness race, for which Pa purchases a worn-down, out-of-shape mare named Emma, and a bread and jam contest that puts Ma's cooking skills to the test. The Kettles need the prize money to send daughter Rosie (Lori Nelson) off to college, but Birdie intends to win every competition.
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12/01/2015 not bad but is running out of steam See more 12/17/2011 A childhood fave. I still really enjoy these films, they still make me laugh. See more 12/16/2010 I watched SOME Ma and Pa Kettle movie when I was a kid, back when Ike was president. Maybe it was this one, maybe it was another one. Don't remember exactlyl See more 03/06/2009 the best classic around See more 02/07/2009 It's always funny to me how the oldest son or daughter always turn into a perfect gentleman or daughter when they are ready to leave home. Another great entry from Ma and Pa Kettle. See more 12/22/2008 Nice homespun entertainment See more Read all reviews
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Charles Barton

Director

Marjorie Main

Ma Kettle

Percy Kilbride

Pa Kettle

James Best

Marvin Johnson

Lori Nelson

Rosie Kettle

Esther Dale

Birdie Hicks

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Synopsis Lazy Pa (Percy Kilbride) and hard-working Ma Kettle (Marjorie Main) get set to compete in the Cape Flattery County Fair, where they are up against Birdie Hicks (Esther Dale), their old nemesis. The events include a harness race, for which Pa purchases a worn-down, out-of-shape mare named Emma, and a bread and jam contest that puts Ma's cooking skills to the test. The Kettles need the prize money to send daughter Rosie (Lori Nelson) off to college, but Birdie intends to win every competition.
Director
Charles Barton
Rating
G
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 18m