

Ma and Pa Kettle
1949-04-01 · 76 min · ★ 7.2
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.
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- Directors
- Charles Lamont
- Production companies
- Universal International Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Marjorie MainPhoebe 'Ma' Kettle
Percy KilbrideFrank 'Pa' Kettle
Richard LongTom Kettle
Meg RandallKim Parker
Esther DaleMrs. Birdie Hicks
Barry KelleyMr. Victor Tomkins
Harry AntrimMayor Dwiggins
Ida MooreEmily
Emory ParnellBill Reed
O.Z. WhiteheadMr. Billings
Ray BennettSam RogersTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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