State Fair
“For the young in heart! And romantic oldsters, too!”
Synopsis
During their annual visit to the Iowa State Fair, the Frake family enjoy many adventures. Proud patriarch Abel has high hopes for his champion swine Blueboy; and his wife Melissa enters the mincemeat and pickles contest...with hilarious results.
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Jeanne Crain
Margy Frake
Dana Andrews
Pat Gilbert
Dick Haymes
Wayne Frake
Vivian Blaine
Emily Edwards
Charles Winninger
Abel Frake
Fay Bainter
Melissa Frake
Donald Meek
Hippenstahl
Frank McHugh
McGee
Percy Kilbride
Dave Miller
Harry Morgan
Barker
Jane Nigh
Eleanor
William Marshall
Tommy Thomas
Phil Brown
Harry Ware
John Dehner
Hog Contest Announcer (uncredited)
Adele Jergens
Girl on Rollercoaster (uncredited)
Harry 'Snub' Pollard
Hog Contest Spectator (uncredited)
Minerva Urecal
Woman Congratulating Mrs. Metcalf (uncredited)
Will Wright
Hog Judge (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 29, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Lang
- Screenplay & Story
- Oscar Hammerstein II
- Original Score
- Richard Rodgers, Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- State Fair
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Lang
Oscar Hammerstein II, Philip Stong, Sonya Levien, Paul Green
Richard Rodgers, Alfred Newman
Leon Shamroy
J. Watson Webb Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Lang
Director
Leon Shamroy
Director of Photography
J. Watson Webb Jr.
Editor
Oscar Hammerstein II
Screenplay
René Hubert
Costume Design
Richard Rodgers
Original Music Composer
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About State Fair
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is State Fair about?
During their annual visit to the Iowa State Fair, the Frake family enjoy many adventures. Proud patriarch Abel has high hopes for his champion swine Blueboy; and his wife Melissa enters the mincemeat and pickles contest...with hilarious results.
Who directed State Fair?
State Fair was directed by Walter Lang.
Who stars in State Fair?
The principal cast of State Fair includes Jeanne Crain, Dana Andrews, Dick Haymes, Vivian Blaine, Charles Winninger.
When was State Fair released and how long is it?
State Fair was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for State Fair?
The original motion picture soundtrack for State Fair was composed by Richard Rodgers, Alfred Newman.
Is State Fair based on a book or true story?
State Fair is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Philip Stong", Book: "Oscar Hammerstein II".
What is the age rating and content advisory for State Fair?
State Fair holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).