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Movie Info

An Iowa farmer (Will Rogers) and his wife bring their son, daughter (Janet Gaynor) and prize hog to a fair.
  • Genre:
    drama, comedy
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Henry King
  • Producer:
    Winfield R. Sheehan
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Cast & Crew

Will Rogers
Abel Frake
Janet Gaynor
Margy Frake
Lew Ayres
Pat Gilbert
Sally Eilers
Emily Joyce
Norman Foster
Wayne Frake
Louise Dresser
Melissa Frake
Frank Craven
Storekeeper
Victor Jory
Hoop Toss Barker
Frank Melton
Harry Ware
John Sheehan
Barker at Aerial Act
Henry King
Director
Winfield R. Sheehan
Producer
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  • The first of three versions of the bucolic novel was nominated for Best Picture Oscar, and starred Will Rogers and Janet Gaynor at the peak of their careers.

    March 30, 2011 | Rating: B | Full Review…

    Emanuel Levy

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  • Apr 10, 2014
    Although the remake gets most of the airplay, this original has its charms as the simple people of the country try to navigate their lives through the big state fair.
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