Comedy · United States of America · 1936 · 1h 7m

The Farmer in the Dell

The Farmer in the Dell poster
Director
Ben Holmes
Cast
Fred Stone as Pa Boyer Jean Parker as Adie Boyer Esther Dale as Ma Boyer Moroni Olsen as Chester Hart Frank Albertson as Davy Davenport Lucille Ball as Gloria Wilson
Crew
Nicholas Musuraca — Director of Photography George Hively — Editor John Grey — Writer Sam Mintz — Writer Philip Stong — Novel Robert Sisk — Producer
Tagline

The story of an Iowa farmer "forced" to become a Hollywood star

Synopsis

An Iowa farmer's wife makes him move to Hollywood so their daughter can become a star.

Mood & Themes
show business
Key Collaborators
Ben Holmes Director Nicholas Musuraca Director of Photography George Hively Editor John Grey Writer Sam Mintz Writer Philip Stong Novel Robert Sisk Producer Bernard Newman Costume Design
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