State Fair
Seen it?1933 | 97 min | Comedy, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Station Agent, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1933: an older pace and style.
The children of Iowa farmers find love, with mixed results, at the state fair.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 2 Oscars.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$1 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 12K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Henry King
- Janet GaynorMargy Frake
- Will RogersAbel Frake
- Lew AyresPat Gilbert
- Sally EilersEmily Joyce
- Norman FosterWayne Frake
- Louise DresserMelissa Frake
- Frank CravenStorekeeper
- Victor JoryHoop Toss Barker
- Frank MeltonHarry Ware
- Hobart CavanaughProfessor Fred Coin (Uncredited)