IMDb > Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair (1952)

Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair (1952) More at IMDbPro »

Photos (see all 3 | slideshow)

Overview

User Rating:
6.5/10   209 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Down 4% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Director:
Writers:
John Grant (writer)
Jack Henley (story)
more
Contact:
View company contact information for Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair on IMDbPro.
Genre:
Plot:
Ma and Pa are trying to raise enough money at the county fair to send their daughter Rosie to college... more | add synopsis
User Comments:
True Nostalgia...& harness racing too!! more (4 total)

Cast

  (Complete credited cast)
Marjorie Main ... Ma Kettle
Percy Kilbride ... Pa Kettle

James Best ... Marvin Johnson
Lori Nelson ... Rosie Kettle
Esther Dale ... Birdie Hicks
Emory Parnell ... Billy Reed

Oliver Blake ... Geoduck
Russell Simpson ... Clem Johnson
Rex Lease ... Sheriff
more
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Also Known As:
Ma and Pa Kettle at the County Fair (USA) (alternative title)
more
Runtime:
78 min
Country:
Language:
Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Fifth of eight films in which Marjorie Main and Percy Kilbride portrayed Ma and Pa Kettle. more
Quotes:
Ma Kettle: Graduate high school one week, go to work the next. Ain't you ever gonna take a vacation?
Rosie Kettle: Ma, what did I tell you about "ain't"? Now listen, I *am not* taking a vacation, you *are not* taking a vacation, we *are not* taking a vacation, get it?
Ma Kettle: Yep, ain't nobody taking a vacation.
more
Movie Connections:

FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
3 out of 9 people found the following comment useful.
True Nostalgia...& harness racing too!!, 15 June 1999
9/10
Author: AgLawyer from Arkansas

I grew up in a harness racing family. We spent summers racing at county fairs in the northeast. It seems that often harness racing doesn't get nearly the attention and credit that thoroughbred racing gets. And yet, harness racing is where it all started in this country. A true American Breed for a true American Sport. Thanks Ma and Pa Kettle for keeping harness racing in the public's eye; at least during the few times a year this film is broadcast.

Was the above comment useful to you?
more (4 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair (1952)

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
The Miracle of Morgan's Creek The Ballad of Cable Hogue L'albero degli zoccoli County Fair Antonia
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
IMDb Comedy section IMDb USA section Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.