State Fair
Family, Musical
20th Century Fox  (1945) 100 mins NR

7.1 (959 votes)
In this rousing celebration of love and laughter in America's heartland, each member of the Frake family is out for a different prize when they attend their state fair. Father wants a blue ribbon for his favorite pet pig. First prize, and only first prize, will do for Mom's entry in the pie-baking contest. For their son and daughter (Dick Haymes and Jeanne Crain), the hunt is on for true love. This Rodgers and Hammerstein score features "It's a Grand Night for Singing," and the Academy Award®-winning song "It Might As Well Be Spring."...

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Cast and Crew
Jeanne Crain  ......  Margy Frake
Dana Andrews  ......  Pat Gilberg
Dick Haymes  ......  Wayne Frake
Vivian Blaine  ......  Emily Joyce
Charles Winninger  ......  Abel Frake
Fay Bainter  ......  Meilissa Frake
Director  .....  Walter Lang
Producer  .....  William Perlberg
Writer  .....  Oscar Hammerstein II; Paul Green
Notes
Goofs:
Continuity: During the roller-coaster scene, the cars that go into the tunnel are a different set than those that come out. The lead car is green with a cage-like device going in and red with no cage coming out. (more)

Trivia:
A reprise of the song "Isn't It Kind Of Fun?" was sung by Dick Haymes in the movie as his character takes a shower. The number was cut before the film was released, however, the footage still survives intact to this day. (more)

Filming Locations:
Russell Ranch - Triunfo Canyon Road, Thousand Oaks, California, USA

Quotes:
Abel Frake: [tasting the mincemeat] Doesn't taste like Grandma Stiches. (more)

Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 1 nomination (more)