State Fair_
"For the young in heart! And romantic oldsters, too!"
During their annual visit to the Iowa State Fair, the Frake family enjoy many adventures. Proud patriarch Abel has high hopes for his champion swine Blueboy; and his wife Melissa enters the mincemeat and pickles contest...with hilarious results.
Starring
Jeanne Crain, Dana Andrews, Dick Haymes
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
State Fair was released 81 years ago in 1945.
Overview
During their annual visit to the Iowa State Fair, the Frake family enjoy many adventures. Proud patriarch Abel has high hopes for his champion swine Blueboy;...
State Fair is a Music, Comedy, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 40m.
CAST (18)
Jeanne Crain
Margy Frake
Dana Andrews
Pat Gilbert
Dick Haymes
Wayne Frake
Vivian Blaine
Emily Edwards
Charles Winninger
Abel Frake
Fay Bainter
Melissa Frake
Donald Meek
Hippenstahl
Frank McHugh
McGee
Percy Kilbride
Dave Miller
Harry Morgan
Barker
Jane Nigh
Eleanor
William Marshall
Tommy Thomas
Phil Brown
Harry Ware
John Dehner
Hog Contest Announcer (uncredited)
Adele Jergens
Girl on Rollercoaster (uncredited)
Harry 'Snub' Pollard
Hog Calling Contest Spectator (uncredited)
Minerva Urecal
Woman Congratulating Mrs. Metcalf (uncredited)
Will Wright
Hog Judge (uncredited)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is State Fair about?
During their annual visit to the Iowa State Fair, the Frake family enjoy many adventures. Proud patriarch Abel has high hopes for his champion swine Blueboy; and his wife Melissa enters the mincemeat and pickles contest...with hilarious results.
How long is State Fair?
State Fair has a runtime of 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Who stars in State Fair?
The cast of State Fair includes Jeanne Crain, Dana Andrews, Dick Haymes, Vivian Blaine, Charles Winninger.
What is the rating of State Fair?
State Fair has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 based on 69 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Music
Comedy
Romance