Chicken Wagon Family
Synopsis
Addie Fippany, her father Jean Paul Batiste Fippany, her mother Josephine and her sister Cecile roam the country-side in a mule-drawn wagon, trading trinkets to farmers for chickens which they sell in the cities. Addie and her father love the care-free life, but Mrs. Fippany and Cecile want to settle down in New York City. As soon as the "chicken wagon family" reaches New York, Addie gets into mischief and a policeman, Matt Hibbard, helps her and falls in love with Cecile. He helps the family settle into a deserted firehouse which is up for public sale.
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Jane Withers
Addie Fippany
Leo Carrillo
Jean Paul Batiste Fippany
Marjorie Weaver
Cecile Fippany
Spring Byington
Josephine Fippany
Kane Richmond
Matt Hibbard
Hobart Cavanaugh
Henri Fippany
Hamilton MacFadden
Auctioneer
Inez Palange
Mrs. Buzzi
Hooper Atchley
Mean-Looking Man
Wade Boteler
Policeman
Cliff Clark
Horse Auctioneer
Abe Dinovitch
Truck Driver
Claire Du Brey
Mrs. Kelsey
Eddie Dunn
Stu
Charles Flickinger
McGinty Boy
George Humbert
Cortesi
Philip Hurlic
Black Boy
Edward Keane
Bank Manager
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 10, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert I. Leeds
- Screenplay & Story
- Viola Brothers Shore
- Original Title
- Chicken Wagon Family
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert I. Leeds
Viola Brothers Shore, Barry Benefield
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert I. Leeds
Director
Viola Brothers Shore
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chicken Wagon Family
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What is Chicken Wagon Family about?
Addie Fippany, her father Jean Paul Batiste Fippany, her mother Josephine and her sister Cecile roam the country-side in a mule-drawn wagon, trading trinkets to farmers for chickens which they sell in the cities. Addie and her father love the care-free life, but Mrs. Fippany and Cecile want to settle down in New York City. As soon as the "chicken wagon family" reaches New York, Addie gets into mischief and a policeman, Matt Hibbard, helps her and falls in love with Cecile. He helps the family settle into a deserted firehouse which is up for public sale.
Who directed Chicken Wagon Family?
Chicken Wagon Family was directed by Herbert I. Leeds.
Who stars in Chicken Wagon Family?
The principal cast of Chicken Wagon Family includes Jane Withers, Leo Carrillo, Marjorie Weaver, Spring Byington, Kane Richmond.
When was Chicken Wagon Family released and how long is it?
Chicken Wagon Family was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.
Is Chicken Wagon Family based on a book or true story?
Chicken Wagon Family is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Barry Benefield".