The read
It runs a compact 1h 16m.
Synopsis
The Kettles and their fifteen children are about to be evicted from their rundown rustic home when Pa wins the grand prize by coming up with a new tobacco slogan. Birdie Hicks is jealous of the family's new wealth, which includes a completely automated modern home, and accuses Pa of stealing the slogan. Reporter Kim Parker proves Birdie wrong and marries Tom Kettle.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
22 audience votes
Key crew
- Charles LamontDirector
- Betty MacDonaldWriter
- Al LewisWriter
- Milton SchwarzwaldOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Marjorie MainPhoebe 'Ma' Kettle
- Percy KilbrideFrank 'Pa' Kettle
- Richard LongTom Kettle
- Meg RandallKim Parker
- Patricia AlphinSecretary
- Esther DaleMrs. Birdie Hicks
- Barry KelleyMr. Victor Tomkins
- Harry AntrimMayor Dwiggins
- Isabel O'MadiganMrs. Hicks' Mother
- Ida MooreEmily
- Emory ParnellBill Reed
- Boyd DavisMr. Simpson