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Ma and Pa Kettle at Waikiki
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Ma and Pa Kettle at Waikiki

1955-04-01 · 79 min · ★ 6.8

Comedy · Adventure

Ma and Pa, along with daughter Rosie, go off to Hawaii in answer to cousin Rodney's call for help running his pineapple farm while he recovers from an illness. Pa soon causes a major explosion and gets himself kidnapped.

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Directors
Lee Sholem
Production companies
Universal International Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Marjorie MainMarjorie MainMa' Kettle
Percy KilbridePercy KilbridePa Kettle
Lori NelsonLori NelsonRosie Kettle
Byron PalmerByron PalmerBob Baxter
Russell JohnsonRussell JohnsonEddie Nelson
Hilo HattieHilo HattieMama Lotus
Loring SmithLoring SmithRodney Kettle
Lowell GilmoreLowell GilmoreRobert Coates
Mabel AlbertsonMabel AlbertsonTeresa Andrews
Fay RoopeFay RoopeFulton Andrews
Oliver BlakeOliver BlakeGeoduck
Teddy HartTeddy HartCrowbar
Esther DaleEsther DaleBirdie Hicks
Claudette ThorntonRodney Kettle's Secretary
Jackie JacksonHenry Kettle
Ezelle PouleEzelle PouleParty Guest
Dee CarrollSecretary (uncredited)

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