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The Farmer in the Dell
The Farmer in the Dell

The Farmer in the Dell

The story of an Iowa farmer "forced" to become a Hollywood star

Genres

Comedy

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An Iowa farmer's wife makes him move to Hollywood so their daughter can become a star.

Others

Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

67 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

27 March 1936

Country

United States of America

Cast

Fred Stone

Fred Stone

Pa Boyer

Jean Parker

Jean Parker

Adie Boyer

Esther Dale

Esther Dale

Ma Boyer

Moroni Olsen

Moroni Olsen

Chester Hart

Frank Albertson

Frank Albertson

Davy Davenport

Lucille Ball

Lucille Ball

Gloria Wilson

Maxine Jennings

Maxine Jennings

Maud Durant

Ray Mayer

Ray Mayer

Spike

Rafael Corio

Rafael Corio

Nicky Ranovitch

Frank Jenks

Frank Jenks

Bill Crosby

Spencer Charters

Spencer Charters

Milkman

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