Mother Carey's Chickens(1938)
Kate Douglas Wiggin's Memorable Novel
Mother Carey's Chickens Synopsis
A financially-strapped mother and her children relocate from the city to a small rural town.
Mother Carey's Chickens (1938) is a romance and drama film directed by Rowland V. Lee, released on July 29, 1938 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Fay Bainter, Anne Shirley, Ruby Keeler and James Ellison. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Rowland V. Lee
- Writers:
- Kate Douglas Wiggin, S.K. Lauren, Gertrude Purcell
- Cinematographer:
- J. Roy Hunt
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Mother Carey's Chickens Cast & Crew
Main cast
Fay Bainter
as Mrs. Margaret Carey
Anne Shirley
as Nancy Carey
Ruby Keeler
as Kitty Carey
James Ellison
as Ralph Thurston
Walter Brennan
as Ossian Popham
Alma Kruger
as Aunt Bertha
Donnie Dunagan
as Peter Carey
Frank Albertson
as Tom Hamilton Jr.
Jackie Moran
as Gilbert Carey
Margaret Hamilton
as Pauline Fuller
Virginia Weidler
as Lally Joy Popham
Ralph Morgan
as Capt. John Carey
Key crew
Directed by Rowland V. Lee, written by Kate Douglas Wiggin, S.K. Lauren and Gertrude Purcell.
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Mother Carey's Chickens Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 6 ratings.
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Mother Carey's Chickens – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Mother Carey's Chickens?
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The main cast of Mother Carey's Chickens (1938) includes Fay Bainter, Anne Shirley, Ruby Keeler, James Ellison and Walter Brennan. The film was directed by Rowland V. Lee. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mother Carey's Chickens released?
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Mother Carey's Chickens was released on July 29, 1938 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is Mother Carey's Chickens worth watching?
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Mother Carey's Chickens (1938) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.