County Fair
“TAKE TIME OUT...FOR HAPPINESS!”
Synopsis
"Ma" Ryan, who runs a burger stand at the county fair, asks daughter Loretta to put a bet on a horse that Loretta's boyfriend Tommy is riding. Unfortunately, Loretta mistakenly places the bet on the wrong horse. When she discovers her error she tries to get the cashier to exchange the ticket for the horse she wanted, but the cashier refuses. Peter Brennan, standing in back of her in line, buys the ticket for the horse Loretta wants and then exchanges it with her. It turns out that Peter is from a wealthy family that owns racehorses, and Peter is a horse trainer himself. He soon begins to fall for Loretta, and Tommy doesn't like it one bit. Complications ensue.
Top Cast
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Rory Calhoun
Peter Brennan
Jane Nigh
Loretta Ryan
Florence Bates
Nora 'Ma' Ryan
Rory Mallinson
Grattan
Milton Kibbee
Racing Secretary
Raymond Hatton
Sad Sam
Emory Parnell
Tim Brennan
Roy E. Shudt
Race Commentary
Stanley Blystone
Rent Collector (uncredited)
Clarence Muse
Romulus (uncredited)
Joan Vohs
Phyllis (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 30, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Beaudine
- Screenplay & Story
- Scott Darling
- Original Score
- Ozzie Caswell
- Original Title
- County Fair
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Beaudine
Scott Darling
Ozzie Caswell
Gilbert Warrenton
Walter Mirisch
Department Leadership Roster
William Beaudine
Director
Scott Darling
Writer
Walter Mirisch
Producer
Gilbert Warrenton
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About County Fair
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What is County Fair about?
"Ma" Ryan, who runs a burger stand at the county fair, asks daughter Loretta to put a bet on a horse that Loretta's boyfriend Tommy is riding. Unfortunately, Loretta mistakenly places the bet on the wrong horse. When she discovers her error she tries to get the cashier to exchange the ticket for the horse she wanted, but the cashier refuses. Peter Brennan, standing in back of her in line, buys the ticket for the horse Loretta wants and then exchanges it with her. It turns out that Peter is from a wealthy family that owns racehorses, and Peter is a horse trainer himself. He soon begins to fall for Loretta, and Tommy doesn't like it one bit. Complications ensue.
Who directed County Fair?
County Fair was directed by William Beaudine.
Who stars in County Fair?
The principal cast of County Fair includes Rory Calhoun, Jane Nigh, Florence Bates, Rory Mallinson, Milton Kibbee.
When was County Fair released and how long is it?
County Fair was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for County Fair?
The original motion picture soundtrack for County Fair was composed by Ozzie Caswell.