The Farmer's Daughter (1940 film)

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The Farmer's Daughter
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Theatrical release poster
Directed by James P. Hogan
Screenplay by Lewis R. Foster
Story by Delmer Daves
Produced by William C. Thomas
Starring Martha Raye
Charlie Ruggles
Richard Denning
Gertrude Michael
William Frawley
Inez Courtney
William Demarest
Cinematography Leo Tover
Edited by Archie Marshek
Production
company
Distributed byParamount Pictures
Release date
  • March 26, 1940 (1940-03-26)
Running time
60 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Farmer's Daughter is a 1940 American comedy film directed by James P. Hogan and written by Lewis R. Foster. The film stars Martha Raye, Charlie Ruggles, Richard Denning, Gertrude Michael, William Frawley, Inez Courtney and William Demarest. The film was released on March 26, 1940, by Paramount Pictures. [1] [2]

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Plot

Nickie North, a producer, and Scoop Trimble, a press agent, find an investor for their film, who insists that they cast the producer's ex-girlfriend Clarice Sheldon, as the lead. After Sheldon finds out North has a new girlfriend, she leaves, leaving the producer to find a new lead actress. [3]

Cast

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References

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  2. Nugent, Frank S. (2015). "The-Farmer-s-Daughter - Trailer - Cast - Showtimes". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times . Baseline & All Movie Guide. Archived from the original on 2015-04-02. Retrieved 2015-03-14.
  3. "The Farmer's Daughter (1940) - Movie". www.moviefone.com. Retrieved 2019-09-01.