Ma and Pa Kettle (1949)

04/01/1949 (US) • 1h 16m

Comedy

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Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Marjorie Main

Phoebe 'Ma' Kettle

Percy Kilbride

Frank 'Pa' Kettle

Richard Long

Tom Kettle

Meg Randall

Kim Parker

Esther Dale

Mrs. Birdie Hicks

Barry Kelley

Mr. Victor Tomkins

Harry Antrim

Mayor Dwiggins

Isabel O'Madigan

Mrs. Hicks' Mother


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Part of the Ma and Pa Kettle Collection

Includes Ma and Pa Kettle Back on the Farm, Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town, Ma and Pa Kettle at Home

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Status

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Original Language

English

Budget

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