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State Fair (1933)

APPROVED 97 min  -  Comedy | Drama | Romance  -   10 February 1933 (USA)
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An Iowa family finds adventure, love, and heartbreak, when they spend a week at the state fair.

Director:

Henry King

Writers:

Philip Stong (novel), Sonya Levien (screenplay), and 5 more credits »

Stars:

Janet Gaynor, Will Rogers and Lew Ayres
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Janet Gaynor ...
Will Rogers ...
Lew Ayres Lew Ayres ...
Sally Eilers Sally Eilers ...
Norman Foster Norman Foster ...
Louise Dresser Louise Dresser ...
Frank Craven Frank Craven ...
Storekeeper
Victor Jory Victor Jory ...
Hoop Toss Barker
Frank Melton Frank Melton ...
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Storyline

The Frake family attend the Iowa State Fair. Father Abel enters his Hampshire boar, Blue Boy, in the hog contents. Mother Melissa enters the mincemeat competition. And their children, Margy and Wayne, find love with newspaper reporter Pat Gilbert and trapeze artist Emily Joyce. But will everyone return home safe and happy or will hearts be broken? Written by L. Hamre  

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Contest | Rural Setting | Naivety | Carousel | Love Affair  | See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

A Feira da Vida See more »

Filming Locations:

Des Moines, Iowa, USA See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fox Film Corporation See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

USA: (FMC Library Print)  | (copyright length)

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

Director Henry King and crew were invited to the 1932 State Fair and Exposition in Des Moines, Iowa to film background material, including the racing scenes and midway. After the fair, they purchased three hogs, including the grand champion, Dike of Rosedale, who was cast as Blue Boy. See more »

Connections

Remade as State Fair (1945) See more »

Soundtracks

"Auld Lang Syne"
(1788) (uncredited)
Traditional Scottish 17th century music
Lyrics by Robert Burns
Played at the closing of the fair See more »