State Fair
“A "demand" showing of the unforgettable film that brought Will Rogers his greatest fame!”
Synopsis
The children of Iowa farmers find love, with mixed results, at the state fair.
Top Cast
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Janet Gaynor
Margy Frake
Will Rogers
Abel Frake
Lew Ayres
Pat Gilbert
Sally Eilers
Emily Joyce
Norman Foster
Wayne Frake
Louise Dresser
Melissa Frake
Frank Craven
Storekeeper
Victor Jory
Hoop Toss Barker
Frank Melton
Harry Ware
Hobart Cavanaugh
Professor Fred Coin (Uncredited)
Doro Merande
Mrs. Metcalfe's Acquaintance at Food Contest (Uncredited)
Erville Alderson
Martin, Hog Breeder (Uncredited)
Joe Caits
Baker A. Noblemable (Uncredited)
Judge Dike
Contest Judge (Uncredited)
Harry Holman
Professor Tyler Cramp (Uncredited)
Edward Mundy
Barker (Uncredited)
John Sheehan
Barker at Aerial Act (Uncredited)
Lucille Ward
Woman in Cranapple Contest (Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 10, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry King
- Screenplay & Story
- Sonya Levien, Paul Green
- Original Score
- Louis De Francesco
- Original Title
- State Fair
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry King
Sonya Levien, Paul Green, Philip Stong
Louis De Francesco
Joseph A. Valentine, Hal Mohr
Robert Bischoff
Winfield R. Sheehan
Department Leadership Roster
Henry King
Director
Sonya Levien
Screenplay
Winfield R. Sheehan
Producer
Robert Bischoff
Editor
Paul Green
Screenplay
Joseph A. Valentine
Director of Photography
Hal Mohr
Director of Photography
Rita Kaufman
Costume Design
Louis De Francesco
Original Music Composer
Sam Benson
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 State Fair
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is State Fair about?
The children of Iowa farmers find love, with mixed results, at the state fair.
Who directed State Fair?
State Fair was directed by Henry King.
Who stars in State Fair?
The principal cast of State Fair includes Janet Gaynor, Will Rogers, Lew Ayres, Sally Eilers, Norman Foster.
When was State Fair released and how long is it?
State Fair was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for State Fair?
The original motion picture soundtrack for State Fair was composed by Louis De Francesco.
Is State Fair based on a book or true story?
State Fair is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Philip Stong".
What is the age rating and content advisory for State Fair?
State Fair holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).