The Farmer Takes a Wife
A romantic triangle develops on Erie Canal boats in 1850.
- Rated
- Approved
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Released
- 1953
- Country
- United States
Details
Release year: 1953
Storyline
A romantic triangle develops on Erie Canal boats in 1850.
Top credits
Betty Grable — Molly Larkins
Dale Robertson — Dan Harrow
Thelma Ritter — Lucy Cashdollar
John Carroll — Jotham Klore
Did you know
• The press book mentions that a 1-reel production number that was rehearsed for a month and filmed with Betty Grable was cut before release.
• News items and studio publicity reported that the opening title cards of the Erie Canal during different seasons was painted by noted artist Albert J. Kramer, and that the double wedding ceremony at the end was styled by art director Addison Hehr to resemble Grant Woods' painting of "Farm House."
• The play opened on Broadway in New York City, New York, USA on 30 October 1934 and closed in January 1935 after 104 performances. The opening night cast included Henry Fonda, Margaret Hamilton and Francis Pierlot.
User reviews
Charming, Forgettable Piece of Fluff
Navigating On The Erie Canal
A relatively bland remake of a rather bland film.
Technical specs
- Sound mix
- Mono
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
- Color
- Color
