Mother Carey's Chickens_
"Kate Douglas Wiggin's Memorable Novel"
A financially-strapped mother and her children relocate from the city to a small rural town.
Starring
Fay Bainter, Anne Shirley, Ruby Keeler
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Mother Carey's Chickens was released 88 years ago in 1938.
Overview
A financially-strapped mother and her children relocate from the city to a small rural town.
Mother Carey's Chickens is a Romance, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 22m.
CAST (16)
Fay Bainter
Mrs. Margaret Carey
Anne Shirley
Nancy Carey
Ruby Keeler
Kitty Carey
James Ellison
Ralph Thurston
Walter Brennan
Ossian Popham
Alma Kruger
Aunt Bertha
Donnie Dunagan
Peter Carey
Frank Albertson
Tom Hamilton Jr.
Jackie Moran
Gilbert Carey
Margaret Hamilton
Pauline Fuller
Virginia Weidler
Lally Joy Popham
Ralph Morgan
Capt. John Carey
Phyllis Kennedy
Annabelle
Harvey Clark
Clarence Fuller
Lucille Ward
Martha Popham
George Irving
Thomas Hamilton Sr.
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What is Mother Carey's Chickens about?
A financially-strapped mother and her children relocate from the city to a small rural town.
How long is Mother Carey's Chickens?
Mother Carey's Chickens has a runtime of 82 minutes (1h 22m).
Who stars in Mother Carey's Chickens?
The cast of Mother Carey's Chickens includes Fay Bainter, Anne Shirley, Ruby Keeler, James Ellison, Walter Brennan.
What is the rating of Mother Carey's Chickens?
Mother Carey's Chickens has a rating of 5.2 out of 10 based on 5 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Romance
Drama