Meet Me at the Fair(1953)
Meet Me at the Fair Synopsis
In 1904, Doc Tilbee, medicine show huckster and champion tall-tale teller, gives a ride to a young boy escaped from an orphanage, where bad conditions (the result of political graft) are being investigated by new appointee Zerelda Wing, who doesn't know that her fiancée is one of the politicians responsible. Tad wants to stay with his new friend Doc, who is attracted to Zerelda, to the discomfiture of his old flame Clara...all amid nostalgic musical numbers.
Meet Me at the Fair (1953) is a music film directed by Douglas Sirk, released on January 1, 1953 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Dan Dailey, Diana Lynn, Scatman Crothers and Chet Allen. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Douglas Sirk
- Writers:
- Martin Berkeley, Irving Wallace, Gene Markey
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Meet Me at the Fair Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dan Dailey
as Doc Tilbee
Diana Lynn
as Zerelda Wing
Scatman Crothers
as Enoch Jones
- Chet Allen
Chet Allen
as Tad Bayliss
Hugh O'Brian
as Chilton Corr
Carole Mathews
as Clara Brink
Rhys Williams
as Pete McCoy
Thomas E. Jackson
as Billy Gray
Russell Simpson
as Sheriff Evans
George Chandler
as Deputy Leach
Virginia Brissac
as Mrs. Spooner
John Maxwell
as Mr. Spooner
Key crew
Directed by Douglas Sirk, written by Martin Berkeley, Irving Wallace and Gene Markey.
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Meet Me at the Fair Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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Meet Me at the Fair – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Meet Me at the Fair online?
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Who stars in Meet Me at the Fair?
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The main cast of Meet Me at the Fair (1953) includes Dan Dailey, Diana Lynn, Scatman Crothers, Chet Allen and Hugh O'Brian. The film was directed by Douglas Sirk. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Meet Me at the Fair released?
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Meet Me at the Fair was released on January 1, 1953 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is Meet Me at the Fair worth watching?
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Meet Me at the Fair (1953) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.