Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town
“The NEWEST and hilarious adventure!”
Synopsis
When Pa wins a jingle-writing contest, he and Ma head for New York City. They they get in trouble with gangsters when they lose some stolen money which they had already agreed to deliver to one of the thugs.
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Marjorie Main
Ma Kettle
Percy Kilbride
Pa Kettle
Richard Long
Tom Kettle
Meg Randall
Kim Parker Kettle
Gregg Martell
Louie
Charles McGraw
Shotgun Mike Munger
Kathryn Givney
Mrs. Victoria Masterson
Jim Backus
Joseph "Little Joe" Rogers
Elliott Lewis
Detective Sam Boxer
Paul McVey
Harold Masterson
Bert Freed
Dutch (Third New York Henchman)
Hal March
Detective Mike Eskow
Lester Allen
Geoduck (uncredited)
Leon Belasco
Beauty Salon Manager (uncredited)
Dale Belding
Danny Kettle (uncredited)
Stanley Blystone
Train Conductor (uncredited)
Leonard Bremen
Tour Bus Guide (uncredited)
Margaret Brown
Ruthie Kettle (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Lamont
- Screenplay & Story
- Martin Ragaway, Leonard B. Stern
- Original Score
- Milton Schwarzwald
- Original Title
- Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Lamont
Martin Ragaway, Leonard B. Stern
Milton Schwarzwald
Charles Van Enger
Russell F. Schoengarth
Leonard Goldstein
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Lamont
Director
Martin Ragaway
Screenplay
Leonard B. Stern
Screenplay
Leonard Goldstein
Producer
Russell F. Schoengarth
Editor
Charles Van Enger
Director of Photography
Milton Schwarzwald
Original Music Composer
Rosemary Odell
Costume Design
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 Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town
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What is Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town about?
When Pa wins a jingle-writing contest, he and Ma head for New York City. They they get in trouble with gangsters when they lose some stolen money which they had already agreed to deliver to one of the thugs.
Who directed Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town?
Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town was directed by Charles Lamont.
Who stars in Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town?
The principal cast of Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town includes Marjorie Main, Percy Kilbride, Richard Long, Meg Randall, Gregg Martell.
When was Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town released and how long is it?
Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town was composed by Milton Schwarzwald.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town?
Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).