Ma and Pa Kettle at Waikiki
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Synopsis
Ma and Pa, along with daughter Rosie, go off to Hawaii in answer to cousin Rodney's call for help running his pineapple farm while he recovers from an illness. Pa soon causes a major explosion and gets himself kidnapped.
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Top Cast
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Marjorie Main
Ma' Kettle
Percy Kilbride
Pa Kettle
Lori Nelson
Rosie Kettle
Byron Palmer
Bob Baxter
Russell Johnson
Eddie Nelson
Hilo Hattie
Mama Lotus
Loring Smith
Rodney Kettle
Lowell Gilmore
Robert Coates
Mabel Albertson
Teresa Andrews
Fay Roope
Fulton Andrews
Oliver Blake
Geoduck
Teddy Hart
Crowbar
Esther Dale
Birdie Hicks
Claudette Thornton
Rodney Kettle's Secretary
Jackie Jackson
Henry Kettle
Ezelle Poule
Party Guest
Dee Carroll
Secretary (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee Sholem
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Henley, Harry Clork, Elwood Ullman
- Original Score
- Henry Mancini
- Original Title
- Ma and Pa Kettle at Waikiki
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Sholem
Jack Henley, Harry Clork, Elwood Ullman, Connie Lee Bennett
Henry Mancini
Clifford Stine
Virgil W. Vogel
Leonard Goldstein
Department Leadership Roster
Lee Sholem
Director
Henry Mancini
Original Music Composer
Clifford Stine
Director of Photography
Jack Henley
Screenplay
Harry Clork
Screenplay
Elwood Ullman
Screenplay
Leonard Goldstein
Producer
Virgil W. Vogel
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ma and Pa Kettle at Waikiki
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ma and Pa Kettle at Waikiki about?
Ma and Pa, along with daughter Rosie, go off to Hawaii in answer to cousin Rodney's call for help running his pineapple farm while he recovers from an illness. Pa soon causes a major explosion and gets himself kidnapped.
Who directed Ma and Pa Kettle at Waikiki?
Ma and Pa Kettle at Waikiki was directed by Lee Sholem.
Who stars in Ma and Pa Kettle at Waikiki?
The principal cast of Ma and Pa Kettle at Waikiki includes Marjorie Main, Percy Kilbride, Lori Nelson, Byron Palmer, Russell Johnson.
When was Ma and Pa Kettle at Waikiki released and how long is it?
Ma and Pa Kettle at Waikiki was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Ma and Pa Kettle at Waikiki?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ma and Pa Kettle at Waikiki was composed by Henry Mancini.