State Fair

State Fair

1962 · 120 min · ★ 4.9 · Comedy, Music, Romance

Texan farmers the Frake family head for the Texas State Fair in Dallas. The parents are focused on winning the competitions for livestock and cooking. However, their restless daughter Margy and her brother Wayne meet attractive new love interests.

Directed by José Ferrer · Written by Richard L. Breen

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