The Farmer in the Dell
“The story of an Iowa farmer "forced" to become a Hollywood star”
Synopsis
An Iowa farmer's wife makes him move to Hollywood so their daughter can become a star.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 27, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ben Holmes
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip Stong, John Grey, Sam Mintz
- Original Title
- The Farmer in the Dell
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ben Holmes
Philip Stong, John Grey, Sam Mintz
Nicholas Musuraca
George Hively
Robert Sisk
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Sisk
Producer
Ben Holmes
Director
Bernard Newman
Costume Design
George Hively
Editor
John Grey
Writer
Nicholas Musuraca
Director of Photography
Sam Mintz
Writer
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 The Farmer in the Dell
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Farmer in the Dell about?
An Iowa farmer's wife makes him move to Hollywood so their daughter can become a star.
Who directed The Farmer in the Dell?
The Farmer in the Dell was directed by Ben Holmes.
Who stars in The Farmer in the Dell?
The principal cast of The Farmer in the Dell includes Fred Stone, Jean Parker, Esther Dale, Moroni Olsen, Frank Albertson.
When was The Farmer in the Dell released and how long is it?
The Farmer in the Dell was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
Is The Farmer in the Dell based on a book or true story?
The Farmer in the Dell is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Philip Stong".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Farmer in the Dell?
The Farmer in the Dell holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).