State Fair_
"A "demand" showing of the unforgettable film that brought Will Rogers his greatest fame!"
The children of Iowa farmers find love, with mixed results, at the state fair.
Starring
Janet Gaynor, Will Rogers, Lew Ayres
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
State Fair was released 93 years ago in 1933.
Overview
The children of Iowa farmers find love, with mixed results, at the state fair.
State Fair is a Comedy, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 37m.
CAST (19)
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)
JD
Judge Dike
Contest Judge (Uncredited)
Harry Holman
Professor Tyler Cramp (Uncredited)
EM
Edward Mundy
Barker (Uncredited)
John Sheehan
Barker at Aerial Act (Uncredited)
Lucille Ward
Woman in Cranapple Contest (Uncredited)
Ruth Warren
Mrs. Edwin Metcalfe (Uncredited)
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is State Fair about?
The children of Iowa farmers find love, with mixed results, at the state fair.
How long is State Fair?
State Fair has a runtime of 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Who stars in State Fair?
The cast of State Fair includes Janet Gaynor, Will Rogers, Lew Ayres, Sally Eilers, Norman Foster.
What is the rating of State Fair?
State Fair has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 based on 24 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Drama