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Overview
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Director:
Writers:
Hella Wuolijoki (play)
Allen Rivkin (writer) ...
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Release Date:
26 March 1947 (USA) more
Tagline:
A Gal Who Really Goes To Town ! more
Plot:
Katie Holstrom leaves the farm to become a nurse, but is sidetracked into domestic service, romance, and politics. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 1 nomination more
NewsDesk:
Keith Andes Dies
(From WENN. 28 November 2005)
User Comments:
A Delightful Comedy with a Great Cast more (20 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Loretta Young | ... | Katrin Holstrom |
 | Joseph Cotten | ... | Glenn Morley |
| Ethel Barrymore | ... | Agatha Morley |
| Charles Bickford | ... | Joseph Clancy |
| Rose Hobart | ... | Virginia Thatcher |
 | Rhys Williams | ... | Adolph Petree |
| Harry Davenport | ... | Agatha's Doctor |
| Tom Powers | ... | Hy Nordick |
| William Harrigan | ... | Ward Hughes |
| Lex Barker | ... | Olaf Holstrom |
| Harry Shannon | ... | Mr. Holstrom |
| Keith Andes | ... | Sven Holstrom |
| Thurston Hall | ... | Wilbur Johnson |
| Art Baker | ... | Anders Finley |
| Don Beddoe | ... | Round-faced Campaign Reporter |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
Katie for Congress (USA) (working title)
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Runtime:
97 min
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Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
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Mono (RCA Sound System)
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Filming Locations:
Ebell Theater - 4401 W. 8th Street, Los Angeles, California, USA more
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Trivia:
The screen rights were initially bought by David O. Selznick. He intended to make it a vehicle for Ingrid Bergman. She declined the role, however. He tried to cast either Dorothy McGuire or Sonja Henie, but eventually sold the rights to RKO Radio Pictures. more
Quotes:
Katrin Holstrom: Ladies and Gentlemen, tonight I want to ask you for the most precious thing you own: your vote. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in "The Golden Girls: Questions and Answers (#7.17)" (1992) more
Soundtrack:
Row, Row, Row more
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Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for The Farmer's Daughter (1947)| Recent Posts (updated daily) | User |
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| Absolutely delightful and full of politics | Portable_universe |
| How can they both be in Congress? | dawh1 |
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Loretta Young won an Oscar for her portrayal of a Swedish farm girl turned congresswoman in this excellent comedy. Joseph Cotten is fine as her co-star. Charles Bickford and Ethel Barrymore provide strong support. Don't miss this one!