The Farmer's Wife(1928)
The Farmer's Wife Synopsis
Successful middle-aged farmer Samuel Sweetland becomes widowed, then his daughter marries and leaves home. Deciding he wishes to remarry, Sweetland pursues some local women he considers prospects.
The Farmer's Wife (1928) is a comedy and drama film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, released on February 24, 1928 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Jameson Thomas, Lillian Hall-Davis, Gordon Harker and Gibb McLaughlin. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 91 ratings.
- Director:
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Writers:
- Alfred Hitchcock, Leslie Arliss, Norman Lee
- Cinematographer:
- Jack E. Cox
- Production:
- British International Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Farmer's Wife Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jameson Thomas
as Samuel Sweetland
- Lillian Hall-Davis
Lillian Hall-Davis
as Araminta 'Minta' Dench
Gordon Harker
as Churdles 'Ash' Ash
Gibb McLaughlin
as Henry Coaker
Maud Gill
as Thirza Tapper
Louie Pounds
as Louisa Windeatt
Olga Slade
as Mary Hearn
- Ruth Maitland
Ruth Maitland
as Mercy Bassett
Antonia Brough
as Susan
- Haward Watts
Haward Watts
as Dick Coaker
Diana Napier
as Sibley Sweetland
Key crew
Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, written by Alfred Hitchcock, Leslie Arliss and Norman Lee.
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The Farmer's Wife Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 91 ratings.
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The Farmer's Wife – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Farmer's Wife online?
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The Farmer's Wife (1928) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Farmer's Wife?
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The main cast of The Farmer's Wife (1928) includes Jameson Thomas, Lillian Hall-Davis, Gordon Harker, Gibb McLaughlin and Maud Gill. The film was directed by Alfred Hitchcock. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Farmer's Wife released?
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The Farmer's Wife was released on February 24, 1928 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is The Farmer's Wife worth watching?
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The Farmer's Wife (1928) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 91 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.