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State Fair (1933) is an American pre-Code comedy-drama film directed by Henry King and starring Janet Gaynor, Will Rogers, and Lew Ayres. The film tells the story of a farm family's multi-day visit to the Iowa State Fair , where the parents seek to win prizes in agricultural and cooking competitions, and their teenage daughter and son each find ...
State Fair: Directed by Henry King. With Janet Gaynor, Will Rogers, Lew Ayres, Sally Eilers. An Iowa family finds adventure, love, and heartbreak when they spend a week at the state fair.
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- Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Henry King
- 1933-02-10
State Fair was the first Fox film to open at the prestigious Radio City Music Hall and brought in $1.5 million at the box office, a big figure at that time and enough to earn it a place among the year's box office top ten. It was warmly received by critics, who praised Rogers for playing a character different from his stage and screen image.
- Henry King, Ray Flynn
- Janet Gaynor
Lew Ayres. Pat Gilbert. Sally Eilers. Emily Joyce. Norman Foster. Wayne Frake. Watchlist. In Theaters At Home TV Shows. Advertise With Us. An Iowa farmer (Will Rogers) and his wife bring their son,...
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- Will Rogers
- Henry King
- Comedy, Drama
Jun 30, 2021 · One of Will Rogers’ great cinema achievements as this 1933 State Fair-set fan fave. Though remade a couple of times and even brought to television, the original “Fair,” with its homespun humor, is the best known and best loved treatment. It was added to the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry in 2014.
1933. Directed by Henry King. A “demand” showing of the unforgettable film that brought Will Rogers his greatest fame! The children of Iowa farmers find love, with mixed results, at the state fair. Cast. Crew. Details. Genres. Releases.
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State Fair (1933) is an American pre-Code comedy-drama film directed by Henry King and starring Janet Gaynor, Will Rogers, and Lew Ayres. The film tells the story of a farm family's multi-day visit to the Iowa State Fair, where the parents seek to win prizes in agricultural and cooking competitions, and their teenage daughter and son each find ...
