Meet Me at the Fair
Synopsis
In 1904, Doc Tilbee, medicine show huckster and champion tall-tale teller, gives a ride to a young boy escaped from an orphanage, where bad conditions (the result of political graft) are being investigated by new appointee Zerelda Wing, who doesn't know that her fiancée is one of the politicians responsible. Tad wants to stay with his new friend Doc, who is attracted to Zerelda, to the discomfiture of his old flame Clara...all amid nostalgic musical numbers.
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Dan Dailey
Doc Tilbee
Diana Lynn
Zerelda Wing
Scatman Crothers
Enoch Jones
Chet Allen
Tad Bayliss
Hugh O'Brian
Chilton Corr
Carole Mathews
Clara Brink
Rhys Williams
Pete McCoy
Thomas E. Jackson
Billy Gray
Russell Simpson
Sheriff Evans
George Chandler
Deputy Leach
Virginia Brissac
Mrs. Spooner
John Maxwell
Mr. Spooner
Doris Packer
Mrs. Swaile
Edna Holland
Miss Burghey
George Spaulding
Governor
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Douglas Sirk
- Screenplay & Story
- Martin Berkeley, Irving Wallace, Gene Markey
- Original Title
- Meet Me at the Fair
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Douglas Sirk
Martin Berkeley, Irving Wallace, Gene Markey
Department Leadership Roster
Douglas Sirk
Director
Martin Berkeley
Writer
Irving Wallace
Writer
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What is Meet Me at the Fair about?
In 1904, Doc Tilbee, medicine show huckster and champion tall-tale teller, gives a ride to a young boy escaped from an orphanage, where bad conditions (the result of political graft) are being investigated by new appointee Zerelda Wing, who doesn't know that her fiancée is one of the politicians responsible. Tad wants to stay with his new friend Doc, who is attracted to Zerelda, to the discomfiture of his old flame Clara...all amid nostalgic musical numbers.
Who directed Meet Me at the Fair?
Meet Me at the Fair was directed by Douglas Sirk.
Who stars in Meet Me at the Fair?
The principal cast of Meet Me at the Fair includes Dan Dailey, Diana Lynn, Scatman Crothers, Chet Allen, Hugh O'Brian.
When was Meet Me at the Fair released and how long is it?
Meet Me at the Fair was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Is Meet Me at the Fair based on a book or true story?
Meet Me at the Fair is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gene Markey".