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7.0/10
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Each member of the Frake clan has his/her own reason for attending the annual Iowa State Fair.Each member of the Frake clan has his/her own reason for attending the annual Iowa State Fair.Each member of the Frake clan has his/her own reason for attending the annual Iowa State Fair.
- Won 1 Oscar
- 1 win & 3 nominations total
Harry Morgan
- Barker
- (as Henry Morgan)
Robert Adler
- Ring-Toss Spectator
- (uncredited)
Hal Aldridge III
- Undetermined Secondary Role
- (uncredited)
Russell Ash
- Undetermined Secondary Role
- (uncredited)
Dorothy Bailer
- Undetermined Secondary Role
- (uncredited)
Lee Bailey
- Undetermined Secondary Role
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaDana Andrews's singing voice was dubbed by radio singer and announcer Ben Gage, who at one time was married to Esther Williams. The studio was unaware that Andrews was a trained singer. He later explained that he didn't correct the oversight because he figured the ghost singer also needed to earn a living and he didn't want to deny his colleague employment. Ironically, despite his training, in a film career that lasted three decades, Andrews never displayed his singing voice on screen.
- GoofsDuring a number of the outdoor scenes at the fair, mountains can be seen in the background that are far taller than any mountains that are found in Iowa.
- Quotes
Harry Ware: Biggest boar in the world, I bet.
Margy Frake: All depends on how you spell it.
- Alternate versionsThere is an Italian edition of this film on DVD: " LA BISBETICA INNAMORATA (1938) + FESTA D'AMORE (1945)", distributed by DNA Srl (2 Films on a single DVD), re-edited with the contribution of film historian Riccardo Cusin. This version is also available for streaming on some platforms.
- ConnectionsFeatured in M*A*S*H: The Moon Is Not Blue (1982)
- SoundtracksOur State Fair
Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics Oscar Hammerstein II
Sung by Fay Bainter, Percy Kilbride, and Charles Winninger
Featured review
Wonderful slice of Americana-Nothing more, nothing less!
A wonderful look at an America we will never see again-tuneful, romantic and a Happy Ending! State Fair never claims to be the end all and be all, just a sweet look at the tradition of the State Fair put to music. This movie (and the ensuing Broadway Musical) stand on their own next to Oklahoma, Carousel, South Pacific, King and I, Sound of Music, etc.
Jeanie Crain and Dana Andrews play their scenes so effortlessly, you forget its just a 3 day romance. Dick Haymes and the eternal Vivian Blaine have a chemistry that works much better then the Pat Boone version.
I recommend this movie to anyone who wants a break from the tired old action/violence/cheesy comedies of today-it's as much an image of summer as cotton candy and candy apples!
Jeanie Crain and Dana Andrews play their scenes so effortlessly, you forget its just a 3 day romance. Dick Haymes and the eternal Vivian Blaine have a chemistry that works much better then the Pat Boone version.
I recommend this movie to anyone who wants a break from the tired old action/violence/cheesy comedies of today-it's as much an image of summer as cotton candy and candy apples!
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- It Happened One Summer
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- Runtime1 hour 40 minutes
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- 1.33 : 1
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