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Janet Gaynor
Molly Larkins
Henry Fonda
Dan Harrow
Charles Bickford
Jotham Klore
Slim Summerville
Fortune Friendly
Andy Devine
Elmer Otway
Jane Withers
Della
Margaret Hamilton
Lucy Gurget
Sig Ruman
Blacksmith
John Qualen
Sol Tinker
Kitty Kelly
Ivy
Roger Imhof
Samson 'Sam' Weaver
Robert Gleckler
Fisher - Freight Agent
Robert Adair
Yorkshire Pioneer
Erville Alderson
Pioneer Wagon Father
John Arledge
Man Talking About Transcontinental Railroad
Irving Bacon
Mr. Vernoy
Vince Barnett
Fairground Fortune Teller
William Benedict
Boy Announcing Dan's Arrival Before Fight
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 2, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Victor Fleming
- Screenplay & Story
- Edwin J. Burke
- Original Score
- R. H. Bassett, David Buttolph, Cyril J. Mockridge
- Original Title
- The Farmer Takes a Wife
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Victor Fleming
Edwin J. Burke, Walter D. Edmonds, Marc Connelly, Frank B. Elser
R. H. Bassett, David Buttolph, Cyril J. Mockridge
Ernest Palmer, John F. Seitz
Harold D. Schuster
Department Leadership Roster
Victor Fleming
Director
Edwin J. Burke
Screenplay
Ernest Palmer
Director of Photography
Harold D. Schuster
Editor
John F. Seitz
Director of Photography
R. H. Bassett
Original Music Composer
David Buttolph
Original Music Composer
Cyril J. Mockridge
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Farmer Takes a Wife
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Farmer Takes a Wife about?
A farmer tries to convince a girl to leave her life on a canal boat to live with him on his farm.
Who directed The Farmer Takes a Wife?
The Farmer Takes a Wife was directed by Victor Fleming.
Who stars in The Farmer Takes a Wife?
The principal cast of The Farmer Takes a Wife includes Janet Gaynor, Henry Fonda, Charles Bickford, Slim Summerville, Andy Devine.
When was The Farmer Takes a Wife released and how long is it?
The Farmer Takes a Wife was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Farmer Takes a Wife?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Farmer Takes a Wife was composed by R. H. Bassett, David Buttolph, Cyril J. Mockridge.
Is The Farmer Takes a Wife based on a book or true story?
The Farmer Takes a Wife is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Walter D. Edmonds".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Farmer Takes a Wife?
The Farmer Takes a Wife holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).