State Fair
Synopsis
Texan farmers the Frake family head for the Texas State Fair in Dallas. The parents are focused on winning the competitions for livestock and cooking. However, their restless daughter Margy and her brother Wayne meet attractive new love interests.
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Pat Boone
Wayne Frake
Bobby Darin
Jerry Dundee
Pamela Tiffin
Margy Frake
Ann-Margret
Emily Porter
Tom Ewell
Abel Frake
Alice Faye
Melissa Frake
Wally Cox
Hipplewaite
David Brandon
Harry Ware
Clem Harvey
Doc Cramer
Robert Foulk
Mincemeat Judge
Linda Henrich
Betty Jean
Tap Canutt
Red Hoertert
Jack Carr
Husky Man at Mincemeat Contest (uncredited)
Meat Loaf
Boy in Stands (uncredited)
Bill Lee
Emily's Dance Partner (Singing Voice) (Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 9, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- José Ferrer
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard L. Breen
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman, Richard Rodgers
- Original Title
- State Fair
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
José Ferrer
Richard L. Breen, Paul Green, Sonya Levien, Oscar Hammerstein II, Philip Stong
Alfred Newman, Richard Rodgers
William C. Mellor
David Bretherton
Charles Brackett
Department Leadership Roster
José Ferrer
Director
Richard L. Breen
Screenplay
William C. Mellor
Director of Photography
Marjorie Best
Costume Design
David Bretherton
Editor
Charles Brackett
Producer
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
Richard Rodgers
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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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?
Texan farmers the Frake family head for the Texas State Fair in Dallas. The parents are focused on winning the competitions for livestock and cooking. However, their restless daughter Margy and her brother Wayne meet attractive new love interests.
Who directed State Fair?
State Fair was directed by José Ferrer.
Who stars in State Fair?
The principal cast of State Fair includes Pat Boone, Bobby Darin, Pamela Tiffin, Ann-Margret, Tom Ewell.
When was State Fair released and how long is it?
State Fair was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for State Fair?
The original motion picture soundtrack for State Fair was composed by Alfred Newman, Richard Rodgers.
Is State Fair based on a book or true story?
State Fair is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Oscar Hammerstein II", Novel: "Philip Stong".