Ma and Pa Kettle(1949)
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Ma and Pa Kettle 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.
Ma and Pa Kettle (1949) is a comedy film directed by Charles Lamont, released on April 1, 1949 with a runtime of 1h 16m. It stars Marjorie Main, Percy Kilbride, Richard Long and Meg Randall. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- Charles Lamont
- Writers:
- Betty MacDonald, Al Lewis
- Producers:
- Leonard Goldstein
- Cinematographer:
- Maury Gertsman
- Composer:
- Milton Schwarzwald
- Production:
- Universal International Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Ma and Pa Kettle Cast & Crew
Main cast
Marjorie Main
as Phoebe 'Ma' Kettle
Percy Kilbride
as Frank 'Pa' Kettle
Richard Long
as Tom Kettle
Meg Randall
as Kim Parker
- Patricia Alphin
Patricia Alphin
as Secretary
Esther Dale
as Mrs. Birdie Hicks
Barry Kelley
as Mr. Victor Tomkins
Harry Antrim
as Mayor Dwiggins
- Isabel O'Madigan
Isabel O'Madigan
as Mrs. Hicks' Mother
Ida Moore
as Emily
Emory Parnell
as Bill Reed
- Boyd Davis
Boyd Davis
as Mr. Simpson
Key crew
Directed by Charles Lamont, written by Betty MacDonald and Al Lewis, produced by Leonard Goldstein.
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Ma and Pa Kettle Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 22 ratings.
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Ma and Pa Kettle – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ma and Pa Kettle online?
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Ma and Pa Kettle (1949) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Ma and Pa Kettle?
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The main cast of Ma and Pa Kettle (1949) includes Marjorie Main, Percy Kilbride, Richard Long, Meg Randall and Patricia Alphin. The film was directed by Charles Lamont. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ma and Pa Kettle released?
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Ma and Pa Kettle was released on April 1, 1949 and runs for 1h 16m.
Is Ma and Pa Kettle worth watching?
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Ma and Pa Kettle (1949) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.