The Farmer's Daughter
“She Made Broadyway Boys Into Handy-Men!”
Synopsis
Broadway producer Nicksie North and press agent Scoop Trimble find an investor for their next show who insists that they cast his ex-girlfriend, Clarice Sheldon, in the lead role and rehearse out of town. The crew set up on a family farm, and all is well until the leading man falls for the farmer's daughter, Patience Bingham.
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Martha Raye
Patience Bingham
Charles Ruggles
Nicksie North
Richard Denning
Dennis Crane
Gertrude Michael
Clarice Sheldon
William Frawley
Scoop Trimble
Inez Courtney
Emily French
William Demarest
Victor Walsh
Jack Norton
Shimmy Conway
William Duncan
Tom Bingham
Ann Shoemaker
Mrs. Bingham
Benny Baker
Monk Gordon
Tom Dugan
Forbes
Lorraine Krueger
Valerie
Sheila Ryan
Dorina (as Betty McLaughlin)
Anne Harrison
Rosalie
Sam Ash
Slicker (uncredited)
Wilson Benge
Florist (uncredited)
Bill Boggess
Critic (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York
Festival / Special Debut
March 29, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 12, 2025
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James P. Hogan
- Screenplay & Story
- Lewis R. Foster
- Original Score
- Leo Shuken
- Original Title
- The Farmer's Daughter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James P. Hogan
Lewis R. Foster, Delmer Daves
Leo Shuken
Leo Tover
Archie Marshek
William LeBaron
Department Leadership Roster
James P. Hogan
Director
Lewis R. Foster
Screenplay
Leo Tover
Director of Photography
Archie Marshek
Editor
Edith Head
Costume Design
Leo Shuken
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Farmer's Daughter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Farmer's Daughter about?
Broadway producer Nicksie North and press agent Scoop Trimble find an investor for their next show who insists that they cast his ex-girlfriend, Clarice Sheldon, in the lead role and rehearse out of town. The crew set up on a family farm, and all is well until the leading man falls for the farmer's daughter, Patience Bingham.
Who directed The Farmer's Daughter?
The Farmer's Daughter was directed by James P. Hogan.
Who stars in The Farmer's Daughter?
The principal cast of The Farmer's Daughter includes Martha Raye, Charles Ruggles, Richard Denning, Gertrude Michael, William Frawley.
When was The Farmer's Daughter released and how long is it?
The Farmer's Daughter was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for The Farmer's Daughter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Farmer's Daughter was composed by Leo Shuken.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Farmer's Daughter?
The Farmer's Daughter holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).