Ma and Pa Kettle (1949)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Charles Lamont
  • Profile picture of Marjorie Main
    Phoebe 'Ma' Kettle Marjorie Main
  • Profile picture of Percy Kilbride
    Frank 'Pa' Kettle Percy Kilbride
  • Profile picture of Richard Long
    Tom Kettle Richard Long
  • Profile picture of Meg Randall
    Kim Parker Meg Randall
  • Profile picture of Esther Dale
    Mrs. Birdie Hicks Esther Dale
  • Profile picture of Barry Kelley
    Mr. Victor Tomkins Barry Kelley
  • Profile picture of Harry Antrim
    Mayor Dwiggins Harry Antrim
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    Emily Ida Moore

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