Ma and Pa Kettle at Home

Ma and Pa Kettle at Home

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NR 1954 · 81 min · ★ 6.6 · Comedy

The Indians try to make a fire in the Kettles fireplace the old fashion way, the smoke signal way. Judges are a comin' to award a child with a scholarship. However, who ever has the nicest looking farm and raises their kids in a good enviroment has a chance of winning.

Directed by Charles Lamont · Written by Kay Lenard

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Ma and Pa Kettle at WaikikiMa and Pa Kettle at Waikiki · 1955
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★ 6.81955
MovieComedyAdventure
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