The Farmer's Daughter (1962 film)

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The Farmer's Daughter is a 1962 American TV film starring Peter Lawford and Lee Remick.

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The film was a remake of the 1947 film. Peter Lawford was brother-in-law of President John F. Kennedy at the time. [1]

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References

  1. Africa POW Film Slated by 20th: Location to Be Mt. Kenya Club; Farmer's Daughter' Set on TV Hopper, Hedda. Los Angeles Times 29 Dec 1961: 19.